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NIS2 Directive raises stakes for security leaders

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NIS2 Directive raises stakes for security leaders 2024-02-02 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Roland Palmer, VP Global Operations Center at Sumo Logic, discusses key challenges and innovations of the NIS2 Directive, aiming to standardize cybersecurity practices across sectors. NIS2 mandates minimal cybersecurity requirements for member companies, encompassing policies on […]

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Prioritizing CIS Controls for effective cybersecurity across organizations

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Prioritizing CIS Controls for effective cybersecurity across organizations 2024-01-24 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Randy Marchany, CISO at Virginia Tech, discusses the challenges and strategies associated with implementing CIS Controls in organizations of varying sizes. Marchany explores the importance of securing top-level management support, breaking down data silos, and

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The reality of hacking threats in connected car systems

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The reality of hacking threats in connected car systems 2024-01-22 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz With the integration of sophisticated technologies like over-the-air updates and increased data connectivity, cars are no longer just modes of transportation but also hubs of personal and operational data. This shift brings forth unique cybersecurity challenges, ranging from hacking and

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10 cybersecurity frameworks you need to know about

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10 cybersecurity frameworks you need to know about 2024-01-16 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, understanding and implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks is crucial for organizations of all sizes. This article lists the most essential cybersecurity frameworks developed to guide businesses and governments in safeguarding their digital assets. From the

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Understanding zero-trust design philosophy and principles

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Understanding zero-trust design philosophy and principles 2024-01-09 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Phil Vachon, Head of Infrastructure in the Office of the CTO at Bloomberg, discusses the varying definitions of zero trust among security professionals and companies, emphasizing its broad design philosophy. Vachon explores challenges in implementing zero trust,

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Why you need to extend enterprise IT security to the mainframe

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Why you need to extend enterprise IT security to the mainframe 2023-12-29 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Organizations with mainframes face a unique challenge: extending consistency across the entire enterprise, including mainframe environments. The ongoing issue lies in the incompatibility of tools designed for both mainframes and enterprise settings, resulting in disparate solutions, training

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Information-blocking rule in 21st Century Cures Act redefines data exchange in healthcare

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Information-blocking rule in 21st Century Cures Act redefines data exchange in healthcare 18/12/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security A Verato survey offers perspectives on the data management strategies of healthcare executives, highlighting the crucial role of Healthcare Master Data Management (hMDM) in addressing key gaps, facilitating seamless data exchange, and aligning with the mandates

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SCS 9001 2.0 reveals enhanced controls for global supply chains

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SCS 9001 2.0 reveals enhanced controls for global supply chains 11/12/2023 at 08:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Regan, VP of Business Performance at TIA, discusses SCS 9001 Release 2.0, a certifiable standard crafted to assist organizations in operationalizing the NIST and other government guidelines and frameworks. Enhancing its predecessor,

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Crypto asset discovery and the post-quantum migration

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Crypto asset discovery and the post-quantum migration 15/11/2023 at 09:33 By Help Net Security Quantum computing is reshaping our world and will revolutionize many industries, including materials science, life sciences, transportation, and energy. Google recently demonstrated the power of quantum computers by solving a problem in seconds that today’s supercomputers require nearly 50 years to

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Modeling organizations’ defensive mechanisms with MITRE D3FEND

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Modeling organizations’ defensive mechanisms with MITRE D3FEND 15/11/2023 at 09:02 By Mirko Zorz Funded by the National Security Agency, MITRE’s D3FEND framework is helping to provide standardization, specificity, and repeatability needed by cybersecurity engineers. As the framework moves from the beta version to version 1.0 in 2024, we asked D3FEND creator Peter Kaloroumakis how D3FEND

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Collaborative strategies are key to enhanced ICS security

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Collaborative strategies are key to enhanced ICS security 14/11/2023 at 08:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Marko Gulan, Cyber Security Consultant at Schneider Electric, discusses the complexities of safeguarding industrial control systems (ICS). Our conversation will explore the importance of cross-departmental collaboration, balancing security with system functionality, and the dynamic nature

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Security in the impending age of quantum computers

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Security in the impending age of quantum computers 09/11/2023 at 09:02 By Help Net Security Quantum computing is poised to be one of the most important technologies of the 21st century. With global governments having collectively pledged more than $38 billion in public funds for quantum technologies and $2.1 billion of new private capital flowing

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White House issues Executive Order for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI

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White House issues Executive Order for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI 30/10/2023 at 15:47 By Help Net Security President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). New standards for AI safety and security As AI’s capabilities grow,

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What is operational risk and why should you care? Assessing SEC rule readiness for OT and IoT

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What is operational risk and why should you care? Assessing SEC rule readiness for OT and IoT 25/10/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The newly released Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) cyber incident disclosure rules have been met with mixed reviews. Of particular concern is whether public companies who own and operate industrial control

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Keeping up with the demands of the cyber insurance market

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Keeping up with the demands of the cyber insurance market 12/10/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Cyber insurance has been around longer than most of us think. When American International Group (AIG) launched the first cyber insurance policy in 1997, it stepped into completely unknown territory to gain market share. Now, 26 years later,

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Tackling cyber risks head-on using security questionnaires

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Tackling cyber risks head-on using security questionnaires 04/10/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gaspard de Lacroix-Vaubois, CEO at Skypher, talks about the implementation of security questionnaires and how they facilitate assessments and accountability across all participants in the technology supply chain, fostering trust and safeguarding sensitive data. Many organizations

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How global enterprises navigate the complex world of data privacy

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How global enterprises navigate the complex world of data privacy 25/09/2023 at 07:38 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Evelyn de Souza, Head of Privacy Compliance, Oracle SaaS Cloud, talks about the constant efforts required to keep up with privacy laws in each country, and ensuring compliance across the entire organization. She

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How companies can take control of their cybersecurity

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How companies can take control of their cybersecurity 21/09/2023 at 07:17 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Baya Lonqueux, CEO at Reciproc-IT, discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape and the essential skillsets needed for teams working in this field. The interview highlights the shift from technical expertise to a focus on organizational and

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Rising OT/ICS cybersecurity incidents reveal alarming trend

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Rising OT/ICS cybersecurity incidents reveal alarming trend 14/09/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 60% of cyberattacks against the industrial sector are led by state-affiliated actors and often unintentionally enabled by internal personnel (about 33% of the time), according to Rockwell Automation. This corroborates other industry research showing OT/ICS (Industrial Control Systems) cybersecurity incidents are

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Shifting left and right, innovating product security

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Shifting left and right, innovating product security 07/09/2023 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Slava Bronfman, CEO at Cybellum, discusses approaches for achieving product security throughout a device’s entire lifecycle, fostering collaboration across business units and product lines, ensuring transparency and security in the supply chain, and meeting regulatory requirements

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