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A closer look at the manufacturing threat landscape

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A closer look at the manufacturing threat landscape 21/12/2023 at 08:49 By Help Net Security The manufacturing industry is embracing digital transformation to fuel efficiency and productivity. However, this evolution is accompanied by profound and growing cybersecurity challenges. In this Help Net Security video, Kory Daniels, CISO at Trustwave, discusses recent comprehensive research highlighting the […]

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Balancing AI advantages and risks in cybersecurity strategies

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Balancing AI advantages and risks in cybersecurity strategies 12/12/2023 at 08:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Holland, CEO of Field Effect, discusses achieving a balance for businesses between the advantages of using AI in their cybersecurity strategies and the risks posed by AI-enhanced cyber threats. Holland also explores how education,

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Building cyber resilience for tomorrow’s threats

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Building cyber resilience for tomorrow’s threats 27/11/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security Cyber resilience is the capacity of an organization to maintain its core functions and swiftly adapt to, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. A cyber-resilient organization recognizes that cyber threats are inevitable and constantly evolves its strategies to address emerging risks.

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Consumers plan to be more consistent with their security in 2024

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Consumers plan to be more consistent with their security in 2024 23/11/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The vast majority of consumers are concerned that cyberattacks will increase or remain consistent over the coming year (97%) and become more sophisticated (69%), outpacing the ability of cyber defenses to protect against these threats, according to

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Why boards must prioritize cybersecurity expertise

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Why boards must prioritize cybersecurity expertise 22/11/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Graeme Payne, US Advisory Service Leader at Kudelski Security, discusses how, with the incredible number of complex threats facing modern businesses, board members must take an increased role in cybersecurity decisions – or face the consequences.

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Segmentation proves crucial for fast response to security incidents

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Segmentation proves crucial for fast response to security incidents 21/11/2023 at 08:04 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Steve Winterfeld, Advisory CISO at Akamai, discusses the recent surge of ransomware attacks in the U.S. and how it relates to microsegmentation. Recovery after a security breach happens 11 hours faster with segmentation.

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Using real-time monitoring to identify and mitigate threats

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Using real-time monitoring to identify and mitigate threats 14/11/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security From identifying unusual behavior patterns to detecting unauthorized access, real-time monitoring provides a view of your digital environment, ensuring that threats are spotted and dealt with before they can cause harm. In this Help Net Security video, Costa Tsaousis, CEO

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Success eludes the International Counter Ransomware Initiative

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Success eludes the International Counter Ransomware Initiative 13/11/2023 at 09:46 By Help Net Security A swing and a miss by the 50 member countries of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), headlined by the US, who have confirmed a commitment to collectively address ransomware. Ransomware, as predicted, is growing at tremendous rates and focusing on

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Building resilience to shield your digital transformation from cyber threats

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Building resilience to shield your digital transformation from cyber threats 13/11/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Digital transformation projects are top of mind for enterprises. 91% of businesses are currently engaged in some form of digital initiative. Yet, the average cost of a failed, delayed, or scaled-back digital transformation project is more than $4

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How to withstand the onslaught of cybersecurity threats

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How to withstand the onslaught of cybersecurity threats 10/11/2023 at 08:31 By Help Net Security “We brought a shovel to fight an avalanche.” That’s the sentiment shared by many business leaders, especially CISOs, CIOs and IT leaders as they face the current cybersecurity threat landscape. Like an avalanche, it’s constantly shifting and changing, moving quickly

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Vulnerability management metrics: How to measure success

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Vulnerability management metrics: How to measure success 31/10/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Without the right metrics, vulnerability management is pretty pointless. If you’re not measuring, how do you know it’s working? So how do you know what to focus on? The list is potentially endless, and it can be hard to know what’s

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Strategies to overcome cybersecurity misconceptions

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Strategies to overcome cybersecurity misconceptions 25/10/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Many CISOs may believe their cybersecurity defenses are robust enough to repel any attack, but there are critical misconceptions they may be harboring. In this Help Net Security video, Kevin Kirkwood, Deputy CISO at LogRhythm, stresses that one of the most significant pitfalls

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The real impact of the cybersecurity poverty line on small organizations

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The real impact of the cybersecurity poverty line on small organizations 20/10/2023 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz The financial constraints many smaller organizations face often cast shadows on their ability to fortify defenses. In this Help Net Security interview, Brent Deterding, CISO at Afni, delves into the realities and myths surrounding the cybersecurity poverty line,

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Addressing cyber threats in healthcare operational technology

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Addressing cyber threats in healthcare operational technology 19/10/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security The proliferation of connected medical devices (IoMT) in hospitals demands a holistic approach to cybersecurity beyond just the digital IT realm. Industrial cybersecurity (OT) requires integrated solutions to address its unique challenges. In this Help Net Security video, Estefanía Rojas Campos,

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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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Unmasking the limitations of yearly penetration tests

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Unmasking the limitations of yearly penetration tests 12/10/2023 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Charles d’Hondt, Head of Operations, Ambionics Security, talks about the necessity of implementing continuous penetration testing because yearly ones are not enough. They leave blind spots and cannot match the security needs of regular releases and

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Endpoint malware attacks decline as campaigns spread wider

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Endpoint malware attacks decline as campaigns spread wider 11/10/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In Q2 2023, 95% of malware now arrives over encrypted connections, endpoint malware volumes are decreasing despite campaigns growing more widespread, ransomware detections are declining amid a rise in double-extortion attacks, and older software vulnerabilities persist as popular targets 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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Automotive cybersecurity: A decade of progress and challenges

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Automotive cybersecurity: A decade of progress and challenges 09/10/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security As connected cars become a standard feature in the market, the significance of automotive cybersecurity rises, playing an essential role in ensuring the safety of road users. In this Help Net Security video, Samantha Beaumont, Principal Security Consultant at IOActive,

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LLMs lower the barrier for entry into cybercrime

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LLMs lower the barrier for entry into cybercrime 05/10/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals employ evolving attack methodologies designed to breach traditional perimeter security, including secure email gateways, according to Egress. “Without a doubt chatbots or large language models (LLM) lower the barrier for entry to cybercrime, making it possible to create well-written

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