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AI is forcing boards to rethink how they govern security

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AI is forcing boards to rethink how they govern security 2025-11-12 at 10:44 By Anamarija Pogorelec Boards are spending more time on cybersecurity but still struggle to show how investments improve business performance. The focus has shifted from whether to fund protection to how to measure its return and ensure it supports growth. AI, automation, […]

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When every day is threat assessment day

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When every day is threat assessment day 2025-11-12 at 09:00 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Paul J. Mocarski, VP & CISO at Sammons Financial Group, discusses how insurance carriers are adapting their cybersecurity strategies. He explains how ongoing threat assessments, AI-driven automation, and third-party risk management help maintain readiness. Mocarski also

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CISOs are cracking under pressure

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CISOs are cracking under pressure 2025-11-11 at 10:29 By Sinisa Markovic Cybersecurity leaders are hitting their limit. A new report from Nagomi Security shows that most CISOs are stretched thin, dealing with nonstop incidents, too many tools, and growing pressure from their boards. The pressures are so intense that many say they are burned out

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Adopting a counterintelligence mindset in luxury logistics

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Adopting a counterintelligence mindset in luxury logistics 2025-11-10 at 11:28 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Andrea Succi, Group CISO at Ferrari Group, discusses how cybersecurity is integrated into every aspect of the logistics industry. He explains why protecting data can be as critical as securing physical assets and how a layered

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AI is rewriting how software is built and secured

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AI is rewriting how software is built and secured 2025-11-10 at 11:28 By Anamarija Pogorelec AI has become part of everyday software development, shaping how code is written and how fast products reach users. A new report from Cycode, The 2026 State of Product Security for the AI Era, explores how deeply AI now runs

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What keeps phishing training from fading over time

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What keeps phishing training from fading over time 2025-11-07 at 13:28 By Mirko Zorz When employees stop falling for phishing emails, it is rarely luck. A new study shows that steady, mandatory phishing training can cut risky behavior over time. After one year of continuous simulations and follow-up lessons, employees were half as likely to

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Metrics don’t lie, but they can be misleading when they only tell IT’s side of the story

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Metrics don’t lie, but they can be misleading when they only tell IT’s side of the story 2025-11-07 at 13:28 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Rik Mistry, Managing Partner at Interval Group, discusses how to align IT strategy with business goals. He explains how security, governance, and orchestration shape IT operations

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PortGPT: How researchers taught an AI to backport security patches automatically

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PortGPT: How researchers taught an AI to backport security patches automatically 2025-11-05 at 09:07 By Mirko Zorz Keeping older software versions secure often means backporting patches from newer releases. It is a routine but tedious job, especially for large open-source projects such as the Linux kernel. A new research effort has built a tool that

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How nations build and defend their cyberspace capabilities

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How nations build and defend their cyberspace capabilities 2025-11-04 at 11:54 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Bernhards Blumbergs, Lead Cyber Security Expert at CERT.LV, discusses how cyberspace has become an integral part of national and military operations. He explains how countries develop capabilities to act and defend in this domain,

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A new way to think about zero trust for workloads

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A new way to think about zero trust for workloads 2025-11-03 at 09:10 By Mirko Zorz Static credentials have been a weak point in cloud security for years. A new paper by researchers from SentinelOne takes direct aim at that issue with a practical model for authenticating workloads without long-lived secrets. Instead of relying on

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You can’t audit how AI thinks, but you can audit what it does

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You can’t audit how AI thinks, but you can audit what it does 2025-10-31 at 08:30 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Wade Bicknell, Head, IT Security & Operations, CFA Institute, discusses how CISOs can use AI while maintaining security and governance. He explains why AI presents both defensive opportunities and emerging

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Building trust in AI: How to keep humans in control of cybersecurity

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Building trust in AI: How to keep humans in control of cybersecurity 2025-10-24 at 10:42 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Rekha Shenoy, CEO at BackBox, takes a look at AI in cybersecurity, separating hype from reality. She explains why AI’s true value lies not in replacing human expertise but in

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Why ex-military professionals are a good fit for cybersecurity

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Why ex-military professionals are a good fit for cybersecurity 2025-10-20 at 13:19 By Sinisa Markovic After years of working as part of a team, many military veterans look for work that still carries meaning, challenge, and purpose. Cybersecurity offers a new way to serve and protect on a different battlefield. Earlier this year, the Department

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Why cybersecurity hiring feels so hard right now

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Why cybersecurity hiring feels so hard right now 2025-10-20 at 07:30 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Carol Lee Hobson, CISO at PayNearMe, explores the realities behind the so-called cybersecurity “talent gap.” She explains why the issue is as much about hiring practices as it is about skills shortages, and offers

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Identifying risky candidates: Practical steps for security leaders

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Identifying risky candidates: Practical steps for security leaders 2025-10-16 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Effective insider threat defense begins with candidate vetting. Background checks and reference calls can confirm elements of an applicant’s history, but they rarely surface the deeper risks that can turn into costly problems down the line. Identity verification, credential validation,

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The solar power boom opened a backdoor for cybercriminals

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The solar power boom opened a backdoor for cybercriminals 2025-10-14 at 11:49 By Sinisa Markovic Solar isn’t low risk anymore. Adoption has turned inverters, aggregators, and control software into attack surfaces capable of disrupting service and undermining confidence in the transition. Cyber threats expose weak spots in solar power systems Until recently, security risks in

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Building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy that works

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Building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy that works 2025-10-13 at 09:41 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Wayman Cummings, CISO at Ochsner Health, talks about building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy, even when resources are tight. He explains how focusing on areas like vulnerability management and network segmentation can make the biggest difference. Cummings

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AI-generated images have a problem of credibility, not creativity

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AI-generated images have a problem of credibility, not creativity 2025-10-13 at 08:34 By Sinisa Markovic GenAI simplifies image creation, yet it creates hard problems around intellectual property, authenticity, and accountability. Researchers at Queen’s University in Canada examined watermarking as a way to tag AI images so origin and integrity can be checked. Watermarking scenario overview

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From theory to training: Lessons in making NICE usable

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From theory to training: Lessons in making NICE usable 2025-10-10 at 09:02 By Mirko Zorz SMBs may not have big budgets, but they are on the receiving end of many cyberattacks. A new study from Cleveland State University looked at how these companies could train staff without getting lost in the thousands of skills and

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