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When AI agents go rogue, the fallout hits the enterprise

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When AI agents go rogue, the fallout hits the enterprise 2025-04-17 at 08:45 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jason Lord, CTO at AutoRABIT, discusses the cybersecurity risks posed by AI agents integrated into real-world systems. Issues like hallucinations, prompt injections, and embedded biases can turn these systems into vulnerable targets. Lord […]

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When companies merge, so do their cyber threats

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When companies merge, so do their cyber threats 2025-04-16 at 09:13 By Mirko Zorz For CISOs, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) bring both potential and risk. These deals can drive growth, but they also open the door to serious cybersecurity threats that may derail the transaction. Strong due diligence, smart risk planning, and a shared security

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Strategic AI readiness for cybersecurity: From hype to reality

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Strategic AI readiness for cybersecurity: From hype to reality 2025-04-16 at 08:34 By Help Net Security AI readiness in cybersecurity involves more than just possessing the latest tools and technologies; it is a strategic necessity. Many companies could encounter serious repercussions, such as increased volumes of advanced cyber threats, if they fail to exploit AI

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The quiet data breach hiding in AI workflows

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The quiet data breach hiding in AI workflows 2025-04-14 at 08:30 By Mirko Zorz As AI becomes embedded in daily business workflows, the risk of data exposure increases. Prompt leaks are not rare exceptions. They are a natural outcome of how employees use large language models. CISOs cannot treat this as a secondary concern. To

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Why security culture is crypto’s strongest asset

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Why security culture is crypto’s strongest asset 2025-04-11 at 08:46 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Norah Beers, CISO at Grayscale, discusses key security challenges in managing crypto assets, adversary tactics, private key management, and securing both hot and cold wallets. From a threat modeling perspective, what unique adversary tactics do you

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Why remote work is a security minefield (and what you can do about it)

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Why remote work is a security minefield (and what you can do about it) 2025-04-11 at 07:54 By Help Net Security Remote work is seen as more than a temporary solution, it’s a long-term strategy for many organizations. Remote work cybersecurity challenges Unsecured networks: Workers often operate from home or public Wi-Fi networks that don’t

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Why CISOs are doubling down on cyber crisis simulations

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Why CISOs are doubling down on cyber crisis simulations 2025-04-09 at 09:03 By Mirko Zorz Cyber threats aren’t going away, and CISOs know prevention isn’t enough. Being ready to respond is just as important. Cyber crisis simulations offer a way to test that readiness. They let teams walk through real-world scenarios in a controlled setting,

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Transforming cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler

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Transforming cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler 2025-04-09 at 08:20 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kevin Serafin, CISO at Ecolab, discusses aligning security strategy with long-term business goals, building strong partnerships across the organization, and approaching third-party risk with agility. How do you define cyber risk within your organization’s overall enterprise

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Observability is security’s way back into the cloud conversation

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Observability is security’s way back into the cloud conversation 2025-04-08 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Esteban Gutierrez, CISO and VP of Information Security at New Relic, discusses how the adoption of cloud infrastructure is outpacing security readiness. He shares strategies for overcoming common misconfigurations and optimizing access controls in

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CISOs battle security platform fatigue

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CISOs battle security platform fatigue 2025-04-07 at 08:31 By Mirko Zorz It starts with good intentions. A tool to stop phishing. Another to monitor endpoints. One more for cloud workloads. Soon, a well-meaning CISO finds themselves managing dozens of products across teams, each with its own dashboard, alerts, and licensing headaches. Welcome to the age

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Forward-thinking CISOs are shining a light on shadow IT

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Forward-thinking CISOs are shining a light on shadow IT 2025-04-04 at 08:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Curtis Simpson, CISO and Chief Advocacy Officer at Armis, discusses how CISOs can balance security and innovation while managing the risks of shadow IT. Rather than focusing on restrictive policies, fostering proactive partnerships with

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Building a cybersecurity strategy that survives disruption

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Building a cybersecurity strategy that survives disruption 2025-04-03 at 08:14 By Mirko Zorz Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be. Attackers are moving quicker, disruptions happen all the time, and many security plans built for more predictable times just can’t keep up. With everything from ransomware to geopolitical threats to cloud slip-ups hitting companies, there’s

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Why global tensions are a cybersecurity problem for every business

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Why global tensions are a cybersecurity problem for every business 2025-04-01 at 09:03 By Mirko Zorz With global tensions climbing, cyber attacks linked to nation-states and their allies are becoming more common, sophisticated, and destructive. For organizations, cybersecurity can’t be treated as separate from world events anymore, they’re closely connected. Conflict between countries is spilling

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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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Generative AI Is reshaping financial fraud. Can security keep up?

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Generative AI Is reshaping financial fraud. Can security keep up? 2025-04-01 at 07:35 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Yinglian Xie, CEO at DataVisor, explains how evolving fraud tactics require adaptive, AI-driven prevention strategies. With fraudsters using generative AI to launch sophisticated attacks, financial institutions must adopt adaptive AI solutions to stay

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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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The hidden costs of security tool bloat and how to fix it

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The hidden costs of security tool bloat and how to fix it 2025-03-27 at 08:07 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Shane Buckley, President and CEO at Gigamon, discusses why combating tool bloat is a top priority for CISOs as they face tighter budgets and expanding security stacks. Buckley shares insights on

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Cyber insurance isn’t always what it seems

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Cyber insurance isn’t always what it seems 2025-03-27 at 07:39 By Mirko Zorz Many companies think cyber insurance will protect them from financial losses after an attack. But many policies have gaps. Some claims get denied. Others cover less than expected. CISOs must understand the risks before an attack happens. Misconceptions about cyber insurance Myth:

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Review: The Developer’s Playbook for Large Language Model Security

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Review: The Developer’s Playbook for Large Language Model Security 2025-03-25 at 18:06 By Mirko Zorz With the adoption of large language models (LLMs) across industries, security teams often play catch-up. Many organizations are integrating GenAI into customer interactions, software development, and enterprise decision-making, often without grasping the security implications. As LLMs are becoming integral to

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Spring clean your security data: The case for cybersecurity data hygiene

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Spring clean your security data: The case for cybersecurity data hygiene 2025-03-25 at 08:41 By Help Net Security Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closets; security teams should take the same approach to their security operations data, where years of unchecked log growth have created a bloated, inefficient and costly mess. The modern Security Operations

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