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Security investments that help companies navigate the macroeconomic climate

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Security investments that help companies navigate the macroeconomic climate 23/06/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As data transformation progresses, cyber attacks are among the most significant growing threats to the enterprise. As seen in the recent MOVEit situation, enterprises must immediately enact cybersecurity solutions that are right for them. Every enterprise is unique, so […]

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Understanding the interplay between DevOps productivity and security

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Understanding the interplay between DevOps productivity and security 22/06/2023 at 07:09 By Help Net Security Not only are macroeconomic headwinds causing more significant stress for security and DevOps teams, but the increasing number of threats against shrinking teams is causing an uneven playing field. In this Help Net Security video, Ev Kontsevoy, CEO at Teleport,

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Increased spending doesn’t translate to improved cybersecurity posture

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Increased spending doesn’t translate to improved cybersecurity posture 22/06/2023 at 06:21 By Help Net Security Security teams are stretched, with not enough people, skills or budget to cope with all their priorities, according to Panaseer. Average cybersecurity budgets increase in 2023 The survey of over 400 cybersecurity decision makers and practitioners across the US and

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The limitations of shifting left in application security

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The limitations of shifting left in application security 21/06/2023 at 07:40 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jacob Garrison, Security Research for Bionic, explains the limitations of shifting left in application security. Key factors hindering the effectiveness of shifting left: Achieving 50%+ application test coverage is unrealistic, especially in microservices environments

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How to simplify the process of compliance with U.S. Executive Order 14028

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How to simplify the process of compliance with U.S. Executive Order 14028 19/06/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Nick Mistry, SVP and CISO at Lineaje, offers tips to simplify the process of compliance with U.S. Executive Order 14028. A key part of U.S. Executive Order 14028 is for

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Three cybersecurity actions that make a difference

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Three cybersecurity actions that make a difference 19/06/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Organizations that closely align their cybersecurity programs to business objectives are 18% more likely to achieve target revenue growth and market share and improve customer satisfaction, as well as 26% more likely to lower the cost of cybersecurity breaches/incidents, on average,

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How cybercriminals target energy companies

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How cybercriminals target energy companies 15/06/2023 at 07:34 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jim Simpson, Director of Threat Intelligence at Searchlight Cyber, discusses how cybercriminals employ specialized strategies when targeting energy companies. This is primarily due to the sensitive and valuable information these organizations hold and their critical role in

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Enhancing security team capabilities in tough economic times

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Enhancing security team capabilities in tough economic times 14/06/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security According to ESG, 70% of cybersecurity pros expect budget cuts or freezes this year, which, in turn, will trigger project delays and greater vendor scrutiny. Understaffing and low budgets are ever-present challenges, but security teams are uniquely affected by alert

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Quantum computing’s threat to national security

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Quantum computing’s threat to national security 13/06/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Denis Mandich, CTO at Qrypt, talks about quantum computing. If we thought AI turned security and privacy on their head, quantum computing will break how we encrypt data today and risk revealing sensitive data of citizens,

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Building a culture of security awareness in healthcare begins with leadership

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Building a culture of security awareness in healthcare begins with leadership 12/06/2023 at 07:35 By Mirko Zorz With the rise of modern trends such as cloud computing and remote work, healthcare institutions strive to balance accessibility, convenience, and robust security. In this Help Net Security interview, Ken Briggs, General Counsel at Salucro, discusses how fostering

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Generative AI’s influence on data governance and compliance

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Generative AI’s influence on data governance and compliance 06/06/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Michael Rinehart, VP of Artificial Intelligence at Securiti.ai, discusses a dark side to generative AI that isn’t talked about enough. Organizations must remember that anything that goes into the learning process can never be

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Katie Boswell on AI security and women’s rise in cybersecurity

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Katie Boswell on AI security and women’s rise in cybersecurity 05/06/2023 at 05:45 By Help Net Security Katie Boswell spent years on the front lines securing the most critical national infrastructure in energy and life sciences. Yet, earlier in her career, she was told that senior leadership was not for her if she planned on

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Introducing the book: Cybersecurity First Principles

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Introducing the book: Cybersecurity First Principles 02/06/2023 at 07:42 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security video interview, Rick Howard, CSO of N2K, Chief Analyst, and Senior Fellow at the Cyberwire, discusses his book – Cybersecurity First Principles: A Reboot of Strategy and Tactics. In the book, Howard challenges the conventional wisdom of current

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Disaster recovery challenges enterprise CISOs face

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Disaster recovery challenges enterprise CISOs face 01/06/2023 at 07:20 By Help Net Security An essential aspect of organizational operations is effectively responding to and returning from a disruptive event, commonly called disaster recovery. The primary objective of DR techniques is to restore the utilization of crucial systems and IT infrastructure following a disaster. To proactively

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Managing mental health in cybersecurity

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Managing mental health in cybersecurity 31/05/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jason Lewkowicz, Chief Services Officer at Optiv, discusses mental health in cybersecurity, which needs more attention. There is a confluence of factors – from the cybersecurity talent shortage and reductions in force to volatile financial markets and

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The root causes of API incidents and data breaches

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The root causes of API incidents and data breaches 30/05/2023 at 07:40 By Help Net Security API calls make up the majority of our digital lives. Take, for example, the everyday use of a cloud-based food delivery app, which could involve up to 25 API calls. Between the order being placed, transmission to the restaurant,

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Penetration tester develops AWS-based automated cracking rig

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Penetration tester develops AWS-based automated cracking rig 30/05/2023 at 07:40 By Mirko Zorz Building a custom cracking rig for research can be expensive, so penetration tester Max Ahartz built one on AWS. In this Help Net Security interview, he takes us through the process and unveils the details of his creation. What motivated you to

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CISO-approved strategies for software supply chain security

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CISO-approved strategies for software supply chain security 29/05/2023 at 08:48 By Help Net Security Integrating proprietary and open-source code, APIs, user interfaces, application behavior, and deployment workflows creates an intricate composition in modern applications. Any vulnerabilities within this software supply chain can jeopardize your and your customers’ safety. In this Help Net Security video, Tim

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Strengthening travel safety protocols with ISO 31030

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Strengthening travel safety protocols with ISO 31030 26/05/2023 at 07:20 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Tracy Reinhold, Chief Security Officer at Everbridge, talks about ISO 31030, the officially recognized International Standard for travel risk management, guiding how to manage risks to organizations and travelers. The global pandemic has been the

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How smart bots are infecting and exploiting the internet

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How smart bots are infecting and exploiting the internet 25/05/2023 at 07:15 By Help Net Security According to Imperva, bad bot traffic grew to 30.2%, a 2.5% increase over 2021. In this Help Net Security video, Lynn Marks, Senior Product Manager at Imperva, discusses malicious bot activity. This is a substantial threat for businesses, leading

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