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FreeBSD 14.0 released, OpenSSH and OpenSSL updated
FreeBSD 14.0 is now available for the amd64, aarch64, i386, powerpc, powerpc64, powerpc64le, powerpcspe, armv7, and riscv64 architectures. FreeBSD provides sophisticated …

Segmentation proves crucial for fast response to security incidents
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 …

Organizations’ serious commitment to software risk management pays off
There has been a significant decrease in vulnerabilities found in target applications – from 97% in 2020 to 83% in 2022 – an encouraging sign that code reviews, automated …

The hidden obstacles to integrating AI into your business
A mere 14% of organizations globally are fully prepared to deploy and leverage AI-powered technologies, according to Cisco. The report highlights companies’ preparedness …

9 Black Friday cybersecurity deals you don’t want to miss
PortDroid PortDroid is a trusted app for all network analysis tasks. Designed with network administrators, penetration testers, and technology enthusiasts in mind, this app …

How effective compensation makes a difference with cyber talent retention
Aligning cybersecurity organization models with business objectives enables talent retention and security program success, according to IANS and Artico Search. CISOs’ …

MFA under fire, attackers undermine trust in security measures
In this Help Net Security video, Renée Burton, Head of Threat Intelligence at Infoblox, discusses MFA attacks. MFA adds security to online accounts, but MFA lookalikes are a …

Smaller businesses embrace GenAI, overlook security measures
Organizations are feeling the pressure to rush into generative AI (GenAI) tool usage, despite significant security concerns, according to Zscaler. More than 900 global IT …

Only 9% of IT budgets are dedicated to security
Despite their best efforts, 67% of businesses say they need to improve security and compliance measures with 24% rating their organization’s security and compliance strategy …

Outsmarting cybercriminals is becoming a hard thing to do
Cybercriminals have evolved into organized and highly adaptive networks, collaborating globally to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses. Their motivations range from …

Week in review: Juniper devices compromised, great corporate security blogs, MITRE D3FEND
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: The real cost of healthcare cybersecurity breaches In this Help Net Security …

Internal audit leaders are wary of key tech investments
As the digital transformation of business accelerates, risk and internal audit leaders shift their focus to managing technology-driven risk, according to AuditBoard. The …
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