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CloudFoxable: Open-source AWS penetration testing playground

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CloudFoxable: Open-source AWS penetration testing playground 2024-01-22 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz CloudFoxable is a capture-the-flag (CTF) style learning platform you can deploy to your playground AWS account. It primarily targets current penetration testers seeking to learn exploitation of cloud-native attack paths, and cloud security experts aiming to practice offensive security techniques safely. “What makes […]

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Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention

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Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention 2024-01-19 at 06:03 By Help Net Security To achieve the full potential of AI, organizations must reinvent work, reshape the workforce and prepare workers, according to Accenture. A new report from Accenture reveals an urgent need for business leaders to look beyond how generative AI affects specific tasks

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The right strategy for effective cybersecurity awareness

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The right strategy for effective cybersecurity awareness 2024-01-17 at 07:31 By Helga Labus Employees play a significant role in safeguarding organizational assets. With a constantly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity awareness training is an essential component in creating a good security culture. Why cybersecurity awareness training? 81% of organizations were hit by malware, phishing, and password

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Key cybersecurity skills gap statistics you should be aware of

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Key cybersecurity skills gap statistics you should be aware of 2024-01-02 at 07:31 By Help Net Security As the sophistication and frequency of cyber threats continue to escalate, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been bigger. The skills gap is not merely a statistical discrepancy; it represents a substantial vulnerability in the defense

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5 free generative AI courses you can take right now

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5 free generative AI courses you can take right now 2023-12-27 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Generative AI (GenAI) is a form of artificial intelligence technology focused on generating new content. This can include text, images, audio, and other media types. It’s a rapidly evolving field with significant implications in various industries, technology, and

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Tech workers fear being left unprepared for the future

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Tech workers fear being left unprepared for the future 22/12/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security While tech workers want to learn and organizations are spending thousands of dollars per employee on learning technology, it is not translating into improved on-the-job performance for 4 out of 10 IT employees, according to Skillable. Inadequate training puts

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AI literacy gap extends beyond technical skills

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AI literacy gap extends beyond technical skills 08/12/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Even as organizations accelerate AI adoption, the majority don’t understand the AI skills their employees possess, if any, or have an upskilling strategy to develop them, according to Pluralsight. “AI is transforming the way that business is done, but many companies

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Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense

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Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense 05/12/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, discusses emerging trends in ransomware attacks, emphasizing the need for businesses to use advanced AI technologies, such as deep learning (DL), for prevention rather than just detection and

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Open-source AV/EDR bypassing lab for training and learning

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Open-source AV/EDR bypassing lab for training and learning 22/11/2023 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Best EDR Of The Market is a user-mode endpoint detection and response (EDR) project designed to serve as a testing ground for understanding and bypassing EDR’s user-mode detection methods. These techniques are mainly based on a dynamic analysis of the target

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Organizations rethink cybersecurity investments to meet NIS Directive requirements

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Organizations rethink cybersecurity investments to meet NIS Directive requirements 22/11/2023 at 07:07 By Help Net Security Despite a 25% increase of the cost of major cyber incidents in 2022 compared to 2021, the new report on cybersecurity investment from ENISA reveals a slight increase of 0,4% of IT budget dedicated to cybersecurity by EU operators

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8 free AI and GenAI courses from AWS

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8 free AI and GenAI courses from AWS 21/11/2023 at 14:02 By Industry News Amazon’s AI Ready initiative aims to provide free AI skills training and education to 2 million people globally by 2025. “Artificial intelligence is the most transformative technology of our generation. If we are going to unlock the full potential of AI

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The hidden obstacles to integrating AI into your business

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The hidden obstacles to integrating AI into your business 21/11/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security A mere 14% of organizations globally are fully prepared to deploy and leverage AI-powered technologies, according to Cisco. The report highlights companies’ preparedness to utilize and deploy AI, showcasing critical gaps across key business pillars and infrastructures that pose

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9 Black Friday cybersecurity deals you don’t want to miss

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9 Black Friday cybersecurity deals you don’t want to miss 20/11/2023 at 09:31 By Help Net Security PortDroid PortDroid is a trusted app for all network analysis tasks. Designed with network administrators, penetration testers, and technology enthusiasts in mind, this app brings a collection of essential networking tools right at your fingertips. Deal: 50% off

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The cloud skills gap is digital transformation’s Achilles’ heel

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The cloud skills gap is digital transformation’s Achilles’ heel 14/11/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security 98% of organizations globally are facing a cloud skills gap, specifically in trying to find people with general cloud skills, cloud architecture knowledge, and adapting, monitoring, and troubleshooting for the cloud, according to a report by SoftwareOne. This is

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AI-assisted coding and its impact on developers

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AI-assisted coding and its impact on developers 08/11/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security The emergence of AI has put into question the roles of software developers everywhere. In this Help Net Security video, Cat Hicks, VP of Research Insights at Pluralsight, discusses pressing questions that engineering organizations face regarding the rapidly-changing possibilities of AI-assisted

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Cybersecurity workforce shortages: 67% report people deficits

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Cybersecurity workforce shortages: 67% report people deficits 02/11/2023 at 09:02 By Help Net Security The global cybersecurity workforce has reached 5.5 million people, an 8.7% increase from 2022, representing 440,000 new jobs, according to ISC2. While this is the highest workforce ever recorded, the report shows that demand is still outpacing the supply. The cybersecurity

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10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets available for free

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10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets available for free 18/10/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Cheat sheets are concise, to-the-point references tailored for instant insights. This article provides a curated list of 10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets, all free to download. Whether you’re seeking a quick refresher or a beginner trying to make sense of

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15 free Microsoft 365 security training modules worth your time

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15 free Microsoft 365 security training modules worth your time 11/10/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite. Beyond just tools like Word and Excel, it integrates productivity applications with cloud functionalities, device administration, and enhanced security, all within a unified experience. Managing Microsoft 365 can be difficult for

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Turning military veterans into cybersecurity experts

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Turning military veterans into cybersecurity experts 10/10/2023 at 07:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, James Murphy, the Director of the TechVets Programme at the Forces Employment Charity, discusses the challenges that military veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian life. One significant hurdle is the difficulty they often encounter in

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Why security is the bedrock of success for mainframe projects

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Why security is the bedrock of success for mainframe projects 10/10/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Enterprises looking to update their mission-critical operations are approaching modernization in three ways – modernizing on the mainframe, integrating with the hyperscalers, or moving off to the cloud, according to a recent Kyndryl report. Almost all respondents use

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