automation

AI expected to improve IT/OT network management
Once a peripheral concern, OT security has become a mandatory focus for organizations worldwide, according to Cisco’s report. The report provides a comprehensive look at …

Threat intelligence: A blessing and a curse?
Access to timely and accurate threat intelligence is now core to security operations for many organizations. Today, it seems that security teams are blessed with an abundance …

Average data breach cost jumps to $4.88 million, collateral damage increased
IBM released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million in 2024, as breaches grow more disruptive and …

16% of organizations experience disruptions due to insufficient AI maturity
While sysadmins recognize AI’s potential, significant gaps in education, cautious organizational adoption, and insufficient AI maturity hinder widespread implementation, …

Cybersecurity ROI: Top metrics and KPIs
In this Help Net Security interview, Karthik Swarnam, Chief Security and Trust Officer at ArmorCode, discusses key metrics and KPIs to measure cybersecurity ROI. Swarnam …

AI accelerates code development faster than security teams can keep up
91% of respondents say their security budget is increasing this year, demonstrating a growing recognition of the importance of cybersecurity within organizations, according to …

Shuffle Automation: Open-source security automation platform
Shuffle is an open-source automation platform designed by and for security professionals. While security operations are inherently complex, Shuffle simplifies the process. …

Exploring the root causes of the cybersecurity skills gap
In this Help Net Security interview, Koma Gandy, VP of Leadership and Business at Skillsoft, addresses the critical aspects of the cybersecurity skills gap, the need for …

Maintaining human oversight in AI-enhanced software development
In this Help Net Security interview, Martin Reynolds, Field CTO at Harness, discusses how AI can enhance the security of software development and deployment. However, …

Leveraging no-code automation for efficient network operations
In this Help Net Security interview, Lingping Gao, CEO at NetBrain, discusses the challenges NetOps teams face in maintaining production services due to outdated processes and …

Leveraging AI and automation for enhanced security operations
In this Help Net Security interview, Michelle Weston, VP of Security & Resiliency at Kyndryl, discusses the key challenges in security operations and how to address them. …

Preparing for a post-quantum future
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is a hot topic. A recent paper from Tsinghua University raised doubts about lattice-based cryptography for PQC, though an error was found. This …