tips - Security Ticks

Is Agentic AI too smart for your own good?

7AI, Artificial Intelligence, Atera, CISO, CXO, Don't miss, News, Protect AI, strategy, tips / SecurityTicks

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 […]

React to this headline:

Is Agentic AI too smart for your own good? Read More »

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

auditing, CISO, Compliance, CXO, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Fortra, Hot stuff, how-to, ISO 27001, News, NIST, PCI DSS, regulation, strategy, tips / SecurityTicks

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.

React to this headline:

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

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

CISO, Cloudera, cyber risk, cybersecurity, Don't miss, News, Risk Management, strategy, tips, Upwind / SecurityTicks

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.

React to this headline:

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

How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS

apple, cybersecurity, how-to, iOS, macOS, News, Privacy, tips / SecurityTicks

How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS 2025-02-21 at 07:34 By Help Net Security Apple allows you to lock your notes using your iPhone passcode or a separate password, ensuring your private information stays protected across all your Apple devices, including iOS and macOS. Whether you’re using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, here’s how

React to this headline:

How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS Read More »

iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security

apple, cybersecurity, Don't miss, how-to, iOS, iPhone, News, Privacy, tips / SecurityTicks

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

React to this headline:

iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security Read More »

VC-backed cybersecurity startups and the exit crunch

Acrew Capital, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Hot stuff, investment, security startup, strategy, tips, Video / SecurityTicks

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

React to this headline:

VC-backed cybersecurity startups and the exit crunch Read More »

Cyber hygiene habits that many still ignore

cyber hygiene, cybersecurity, Don't miss, how-to, News, strategy, tips / SecurityTicks

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

React to this headline:

Cyber hygiene habits that many still ignore Read More »

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

Don't miss, enterprise, ESXi, extortion, Hot stuff, News, Ransomware, ReliaQuest, SMBs, tips, VMWare, Windows / SecurityTicks

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

React to this headline:

BlackLock ransomware onslaught: What to expect and how to fight it Read More »

Unlocking OSINT: Top books to learn from

books, how-to, News, OSINT, Privacy, tips / SecurityTicks

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

React to this headline:

Unlocking OSINT: Top books to learn from Read More »

New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability

cyber risk, GRC, MetricStream, News, report, strategy, tips / SecurityTicks

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,

React to this headline:

New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability Read More »

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

Acronis, automation, backup, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, News, opinion, strategy, tips / SecurityTicks

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

React to this headline:

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

Addressing the intersection of cyber and physical security threats

Artificial Intelligence, Bitdefender, Compliance, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, IoT, News, opinion, quantum computing, standards, strategy, threats, tips / SecurityTicks

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

React to this headline:

Addressing the intersection of cyber and physical security threats Read More »

How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions

boardroom, CISO, Compliance, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, investment, News, opinion, strategy, Team8, tips / SecurityTicks

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

React to this headline:

How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions Read More »

Malicious actors’ GenAI use has yet to match the hype

Artificial Intelligence, bot, Cyber Threat Alliance, deepfakes, disinformation, Don't miss, Hot stuff, News, phishing, report, scams, social engineering, threat response, tips / SecurityTicks

Malicious actors’ GenAI use has yet to match the hype 2025-01-14 at 17:08 By Zeljka Zorz Generative AI has helped lower the barrier for entry for malicious actors and has made them more efficient, i.e., quicker at creating convincing deepfakes, mounting phishing campaigns and investment scams, the most recent report by the Cyber Threat Alliance

React to this headline:

Malicious actors’ GenAI use has yet to match the hype Read More »

GitHub CISO on security strategy and collaborating with the open-source community

CISO, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Features, GitHub, Hot stuff, News, open source, opinion, software development, strategy, tips / SecurityTicks

GitHub CISO on security strategy and collaborating with the open-source community 2025-01-13 at 07:06 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security, Alexis Wales, CISO at GitHub, discusses how GitHub embeds security into every aspect of its platform to protect millions of developers and repositories, ensuring it remains a trustworthy platform for building secure software.

React to this headline:

GitHub CISO on security strategy and collaborating with the open-source community Read More »

Preventing the next ransomware attack with help from AI

Artificial Intelligence, BlackFog, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, News, opinion, Ransomware, security awareness, strategy, tips / SecurityTicks

Preventing the next ransomware attack with help from AI 2025-01-10 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Darren Williams, CEO at BlackFog, talks about how employee training plays a crucial role in preventing ransomware attacks. He points out that human error is often the biggest security risk and explains how

React to this headline:

Preventing the next ransomware attack with help from AI Read More »

8+ US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications

China, Don't miss, Encryption, Hot stuff, News, telecommunications, tips, USA / SecurityTicks

8+ US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications 2024-12-05 at 14:24 By Zeljka Zorz FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials have advised Americans to use encrypted call and messaging apps to protect their communications from threat actors that have – and will – burrow into the networks and systems

React to this headline:

8+ US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications Read More »

Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays

cybersecurity, Don't miss, Hot stuff, IoT, Optiv Security, SOC, Threat Intelligence, threats, tips, Video / SecurityTicks

Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays 2024-12-03 at 07:07 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Sean Tufts, managing partner for critical infrastructure and operational technology at Optiv, discusses best practices for keeping businesses secure amidst a barrage of threats during the holiday season. Pause large changes in your

React to this headline:

Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays Read More »

Practical strategies to build an inclusive culture in cybersecurity

Acronis, awareness, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, News, opinion, remote working, strategy, tips / SecurityTicks

Practical strategies to build an inclusive culture in cybersecurity 2024-11-26 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Alona Geckler, Chief of Staff, SVP of Business Operations at Acronis, shares her insights on the diversity environment in the cybersecurity and IT industries. She discusses the progress made over the past two decades,

React to this headline:

Practical strategies to build an inclusive culture in cybersecurity Read More »

Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking

Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Features, hacking, Hackrate, Hot stuff, News, open source, opinion, penetration testing, regulation, skill development, strategy, tips / SecurityTicks

Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking 2024-11-25 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Balázs Pózner, CEO at Hackrate, discusses the essential technical skills for ethical hackers and how they vary across different security domains. He explains how AI and machine learning enhance ethical hacking by streamlining vulnerability detection

React to this headline:

Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking Read More »