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Africa’s cybersecurity crisis and the push to mobilizing communities to safeguard a digital future

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Africa’s cybersecurity crisis and the push to mobilizing communities to safeguard a digital future 2025-07-04 at 08:38 By Help Net Security While Africa hosts some of the fastest-growing digital economies globally, it also faces persistent challenges in cybersecurity preparedness. Many organizations and individuals remain unaware of the risks they face online. Phishing schemes and social […]

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GenAI is everywhere, but security policies haven’t caught up

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GenAI is everywhere, but security policies haven’t caught up 2025-07-01 at 08:07 By Help Net Security Nearly three out of four European IT and cybersecurity professionals say staff are already using generative AI at work, up ten points in a year, but just under a third of organizations have put formal policies in place, according

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From posture to prioritization: The shift toward unified runtime platforms

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From posture to prioritization: The shift toward unified runtime platforms 2025-06-25 at 08:49 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Rinki Sethi, Chief Security Officer at Upwind, discusses how runtime platforms help CISOs shift from managing tools to managing risk. She encourages CISOs to position runtime as a practical layer for real-time risk

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Review: Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition

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Review: Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition 2025-06-16 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz Kali Linux has long been the go-to operating system for penetration testers and security professionals, and Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition by Ric Messier aims to guide readers through its core tools and use cases. This updated edition introduces new material on digital

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Security awareness training isn’t stopping breaches. Can AI help?

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Security awareness training isn’t stopping breaches. Can AI help? 2025-06-02 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Mick Leach, Field CISO at Abnormal AI, explores why security awareness training (SAT) is failing to reduce human error, the top cause of cybersecurity incidents. He discusses how AI can transform SAT into

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Review: Cybersecurity For Dummies, 3rd Edition

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Review: Cybersecurity For Dummies, 3rd Edition 2025-05-29 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz If you’re new to cybersecurity and looking for a book that doesn’t overwhelm you with jargon or dive too deep into technical territory, Cybersecurity For Dummies might be a solid starting point. It’s written with beginners in mind and assumes you know how

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Review: Resilient Cybersecurity

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Review: Resilient Cybersecurity 2025-05-13 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz Resilient Cybersecurity touches on nearly every major function of enterprise cybersecurity, from threat detection and identity management to vendor risk and regulatory compliance. About the author Mark Dunkerley is a cybersecurity and technology leader with over 20 years of experience working in higher education, healthcare and

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How to give better cybersecurity presentations (without sounding like a robot)

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How to give better cybersecurity presentations (without sounding like a robot) 2025-05-12 at 08:35 By Mirko Zorz Most people think great presenters are born with natural talent. Luka Krejci, a presentation expert, disagrees. “They are called presentation skills. Skills, not talent,” he says. “Any skill, be it dancing, football, or presenting, can be developed only

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Review: Effective Vulnerability Management

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Review: Effective Vulnerability Management 2025-05-05 at 08:03 By Mirko Zorz Effective Vulnerability Management offers a view of a key part of cybersecurity, showing how practices, tools, and processes can help organizations reduce risk. About the authors Chris Hughes is the President of Aquia, a cybersecurity leader with 20 years of public and private sector experience,

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Review: The Ultimate Kali Linux Book, Third Edition

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Review: The Ultimate Kali Linux Book, Third Edition 2025-04-10 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Packed with real-world scenarios, hands-on techniques, and insights into widely used tools, the third edition of the bestselling Ultimate Kali Linux Book offers a practical path to learning penetration testing with Kali Linux. About the author Glen D. Singh, a seasoned

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Review: Zero to Engineer

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Review: Zero to Engineer 2025-04-03 at 06:37 By Mirko Zorz Zero to Engineer is a practical guide for anyone looking to launch a career in information technology without a traditional college degree. The book draws from the author’s unlikely journey – from being expelled from high school to earning six figures in the tech industry.

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How to build an effective cybersecurity simulation

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How to build an effective cybersecurity simulation 2025-04-01 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Most people groan at the prospect of security training. It’s typically delivered through dull online videos or uninspiring exercises that fail to capture real-world urgency. To make a real difference in cyber crisis readiness, personnel need the opportunity to test their

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A closer look at The Ultimate Cybersecurity Careers Guide

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A closer look at The Ultimate Cybersecurity Careers Guide 2025-03-27 at 16:48 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kim Crawley, cybersecurity expert and Professor at the Open Institute of Technology, discusses her latest book, The Ultimate Cybersecurity Careers Guide. She shares insights on how aspiring professionals can break into the field and

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Review: Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises

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Review: Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises 2025-03-17 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Packed with real-world case studies and practical examples, Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises offers insights into how organizations have successfully leveraged tabletop exercises to identify security gaps and enhance their incident response strategies. The authors explore a range of realistic scenarios, including phishing campaigns, ransomware attacks, and

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Can AI-powered gamified simulations help cybersecurity teams keep up?

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Can AI-powered gamified simulations help cybersecurity teams keep up? 2025-03-07 at 08:04 By Mirko Zorz Traditional training often lacks the hands-on experience cybersecurity teams need to counter advanced threats. AI-powered gamified simulations combine artificial intelligence with interactive learning to enhance their skills. Conventional cybersecurity training programs frequently rely on static content, which can become outdated.

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The CISO’s bookshelf: 10 must-reads for security leaders

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The CISO’s bookshelf: 10 must-reads for security leaders 2025-03-06 at 07:56 By Help Net Security Discover essential reads for CISOs in this curated list of books covering cybersecurity leadership, risk management, zero trust, board communication, and more. Why CISOs Fail, 2nd Edition Author: Barak Engel Barak Engel expands on the ideas from his original 2017

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Review: The Chief AI Officer’s Handbook

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Review: The Chief AI Officer’s Handbook 2025-03-03 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz The Chief AI Officer’s Handbook is a comprehensive resource for professionals navigating AI implementation and strategy. It is particularly valuable for Chief AI Officers (CAIOs), offering guidance on defining their role and executing AI-driven business strategies. About the author Jarrod Anderson, SYRV’s Chief

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Time for a change: Elevating developers’ security skills

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Time for a change: Elevating developers’ security skills 2025-01-13 at 06:07 By Help Net Security Organizations don’t know their software engineers’ security skills because they don’t assess them in the interview process. Trying to do that in an interview is challenging, of course, given the time it takes for a proper assessment. However, given the

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The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages

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The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages 2024-12-31 at 06:33 By Help Net Security This article highlights key findings and trends in the 2024 IT and cybersecurity skills gap, from the shortage of cybersecurity talent to the rising demand for certifications and upskilling programs, offering insights into the current state of skills development in

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Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking

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Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking 2024-11-25 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Balázs Pózner, CEO at Hackrate, discusses the essential technical skills for ethical hackers and how they vary across different security domains. He explains how AI and machine learning enhance ethical hacking by streamlining vulnerability detection

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