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Security stack consolidation helps CISOs lower cybersecurity spending
In this Help Net Security video, Alfredo Hickman, Head of Information Security at Obsidian Security, discusses the importance of security stack consolidation for organizations …

New security concerns for the open-source software supply chain
Open-source software is a critical element of the software supply chain in companies of all sizes, but there are new security concerns for the open-source software supply …

Top outcomes organizations want from their security investments
Preventing data breaches and safeguarding remote workers are among the top security priorities and outcomes organizations want from their security investments, according to …

Week in review: 3FA, Fortinet firewalls under attack, and the riskiest connected devices
Lack of transparency, systemic risks weaken national cybersecurity preparedness Bob Kolasky, SVP for Critical Infrastructure at Exiger, previously served as Assistant Director …

Weakness in Microsoft Office 365 Message Encryption could expose email contents
WithSecure researchers are warning organizations of a security weakness in Microsoft Office 365 Message Encryption (OME) that could be exploited by attackers to obtain …

Cybersecurity pros opine on the future of security
Trellix released global research revealing the cost of siloed security, weak spots in protection, and lack of confidence amongst security operations teams. This Help Net …

Educational institutions must reverse their backward approach to cyber defense
As schools have become more digital, they’ve taken a somewhat backward approach to cybersecurity, historically moving slowly, and have weak cybersecurity controls and …

The dangers of orphaned data and what companies can do about it
Orphaned data is data that still sits on an organization’s network but was created and owned by a now deactivated employee. In this Help Net Security video, Carl …

Smart buildings may be your cybersecurity downfall
According to a recent eEnergy report, 30 per cent of all purchased energy in the UK is currently wasted in commercial buildings, warehouses and education facilities. Whilst …

Alternative payment methods are creating new fraud risks
A Juniper Research study found that the total cost of eCommerce fraud to merchants will exceed $48 billion globally in 2023, from just over $41 billion in 2022. It predicted …

Fear of cybercriminals drives cybersecurity improvements
Fortifying cybersecurity defenses remains a work in progress for many organizations, who acknowledge their shortcomings but have yet to commit the necessary resources to the …

What you should look for in an MDR relationship
The managed IT services market is growing both in size and importance, as more organizations decide it makes fiscal and operational sense to outsource key functions. This is …
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