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Can AI-powered gamified simulations help cybersecurity teams keep up?

Can AI-powered gamified simulations help cybersecurity teams keep up? 2025-03-07 at 08:04 By Mirko Zorz Traditional training often lacks the hands-on experience cybersecurity teams need to counter advanced threats. AI-powered gamified simulations combine artificial intelligence with interactive learning to enhance their skills. Conventional cybersecurity training programs frequently rely on static content, which can become outdated. […]

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The CISO’s bookshelf: 10 must-reads for security leaders

The CISO’s bookshelf: 10 must-reads for security leaders 2025-03-06 at 07:56 By Help Net Security Discover essential reads for CISOs in this curated list of books covering cybersecurity leadership, risk management, zero trust, board communication, and more. Why CISOs Fail, 2nd Edition Author: Barak Engel Barak Engel expands on the ideas from his original 2017

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Why multi-cloud security needs a fresh approach to stay resilient

Why multi-cloud security needs a fresh approach to stay resilient 2025-03-05 at 07:41 By Mirko Zorz As enterprises expand their multi-cloud strategies to drive agility and scalability, CISOs must prioritize cyber resilience across diverse cloud platforms. The complexities of securing multi-cloud environments demand innovative solutions to maintain a strong security posture. “Many organizations in regulated

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CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it)

CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it) 2025-03-04 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz The dynamic between CISOs and CIOs has always been complex. While both roles are essential to an organization’s success, their priorities often put them at odds. The CIO focuses on IT efficiency, innovation, and business

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Innovation vs. security: Managing shadow AI risks

Innovation vs. security: Managing shadow AI risks 2025-03-03 at 18:02 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Tim Morris, Chief Security Advisor at Tanium, shares practical best practices to help organizations balance innovation and security while leveraging AI. Morris warns of an even riskier shadow AI trend in which departments, unsatisfied with

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Review: The Chief AI Officer’s Handbook

Review: The Chief AI Officer’s Handbook 2025-03-03 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz The Chief AI Officer’s Handbook is a comprehensive resource for professionals navigating AI implementation and strategy. It is particularly valuable for Chief AI Officers (CAIOs), offering guidance on defining their role and executing AI-driven business strategies. About the author Jarrod Anderson, SYRV’s Chief

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How QR code attacks work and how to protect yourself

How QR code attacks work and how to protect yourself 2025-03-03 at 07:13 By Help Net Security QR codes have become an integral part of our everyday life due to their simplicity. While they’ve been around for many years, their use exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, when businesses turned to them for contactless menus, payments,

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Is Agentic AI too smart for your own good?

Is Agentic AI too smart for your own good? 2025-02-27 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz Agentic AI, which consists of systems that autonomously take action based on high-level goals, is becoming integral to enterprise security, threat intelligence, and automation. While these systems present significant potential, they also introduce new risks that CISOs must address. This

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The compliance illusion: Why your company might be at risk despite passing audits

The compliance illusion: Why your company might be at risk despite passing audits 2025-02-26 at 08:20 By Mirko Zorz For many CISOs, compliance can feel like a necessary evil and a false sense of security. While frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS offer structured guidelines, they don’t automatically equate to strong cybersecurity.

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The CISO’s dilemma of protecting the enterprise while driving innovation

The CISO’s dilemma of protecting the enterprise while driving innovation 2025-02-25 at 07:34 By Help Net Security CISOs are constantly navigating the challenge of protecting their organizations while ensuring business agility and innovation. For example, as companies move workloads to the cloud to support remote teams, security teams must secure data without slowing down productivity.

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iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security

iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security 2025-02-19 at 18:04 By Help Net Security Enhancing your security and privacy on iOS 18 involves configuring various settings to control access to your personal data and device features. Here are 12 essential settings to consider. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Using 2FA authentication adds an

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VC-backed cybersecurity startups and the exit crunch

VC-backed cybersecurity startups and the exit crunch 2025-02-19 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The cybersecurity startup landscape is at a crossroads. As venture-backed companies strive for successful exits, the bar has risen dramatically, requiring more funding, higher revenue, and faster growth than ever before. In this Help Net Security video, Mark Kraynak, Founding Partner

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Cyber hygiene habits that many still ignore

Cyber hygiene habits that many still ignore 2025-02-19 at 07:04 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity advice is everywhere. We’re constantly reminded to update our passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid clicking suspicious links. Yet, beneath these practical steps lie deeper cyber hygiene habits that, despite their importance, are frequently overlooked. These underlying mindsets and systemic

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BlackLock ransomware onslaught: What to expect and how to fight it

BlackLock ransomware onslaught: What to expect and how to fight it 2025-02-18 at 18:33 By Zeljka Zorz BlackLock is on track to become the most active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit in 2025, according to ReliaQuest. Its success is primarily due to their unusually active presence and good reputation on the ransomware-focused Russian-language forum RAMP, and their

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Unlocking OSINT: Top books to learn from

Unlocking OSINT: Top books to learn from 2025-02-17 at 18:05 By Help Net Security Discover the top Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) books in this curated list. From investigative techniques to digital footprint analysis, these titles offer insights for security professionals, journalists, and researchers looking to master the art of gathering and analyzing publicly available data. Hunting

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New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability

New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability 2025-02-14 at 18:04 By Help Net Security MetricStream has unveiled its annual forecast of key trends shaping the future of GRC and Cyber GRC. These 2025 predictions offer a roadmap for building resilience strategies, addressing emerging risks, and seizing new opportunities. AI comes of age: risks,

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Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient

Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient 2025-01-22 at 07:07 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis, discusses common backup strategy pitfalls, reasons for backup failures, and offers actionable advice for organizations looking to improve their backup and recovery processes. The post

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Addressing the intersection of cyber and physical security threats

Addressing the intersection of cyber and physical security threats 2025-01-21 at 07:05 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security, Nicholas Jackson, Director of Cyber Operations at Bitdefender, discusses how technologies like AI, quantum computing, and IoT are reshaping cybersecurity. He shares his perspective on the new threats these advancements bring and offers practical advice

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How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions

How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions 2025-01-16 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz Ross Young is the CISO in residence at Team8 and the creator of the OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix (TaSM). In this interview, he shares his perspective on how cybersecurity professionals can tailor their presentations to the board, aligning security strategies

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