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data analytics
The strategic advantages of targeted threat intelligence

In this Help Net Security video, Gabi Reish, Chief Business Development and Product Officer at Cybersixgill, discusses the role of threat intelligence in every …

ransomware
Ransomware activity is back on track despite law enforcement efforts

Despite significant disruptions for high-profile ransomware gangs LockBit and BlackCat, Q1 2024 became the most active first quarter ever recorded — a 21% increase over Q1 …

biometrics
Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud

Most businesses struggle with identity verification and have concerns over ability to protect against AI, according to Ping Identity. Despite stronger protection solutions …

Pukar Hamal
Strategies for preventing AI misuse in cybersecurity

As organizations increasingly adopt AI, they face unique challenges in updating AI models to keep pace with evolving threats while ensuring seamless integration into existing …

CISSP
How to prepare for the CISSP exam: Tips from industry leaders

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is the most widely recognized certification in the information security industry. CISSP certifies that an …

AI
Organizations go ahead with AI despite security risks

AI adoption remains sky high, with 54% of data experts saying that their organization already leverages at least four AI systems or applications, according to Immuta. 79% also …

data privacy
Privacy requests increased 246% in two years

Data Subject Requests (DSRs) — formal requests made to a company by a person to access, delete, or request not to sell/share the personal data that the company holds on them — …

MFA
How MFA can improve your online security

In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded videos in which security experts talk about multi-factor authentication (MFA). By requiring …

ransomware payments
Ransom recovery costs reach $2.73 million

Average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year, according to Sophos. Organizations that paid the ransom reported an average payment of $2 million, up from $400,000 …

strategy
Most companies changed their cybersecurity strategy in the past year

Businesses worldwide have faced a rate of change in the threat environment evidenced by 95% of companies reporting cybersecurity strategy adjustments within just the past …

CSMA
What is cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA)?

Cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA) is a set of organizing principles used to create an effective security framework. Using a CSMA approach means designing a security …

SaaS
93% of security leaders have increased SaaS security budgets

58% of the organizations were affected by a SaaS security incident in the last 18 months, according to Valence Security’s 2024 State of SaaS Security Report. Likely, as a …

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