cybersecurity
Aqua Trivy open-source security scanner now finds Kubernetes security risks
The Aqua Trivy open-source scanner now supports vulnerability scanning for Kubernetes components and Kubernetes Bill of Materials (KBOM) generation. Now, companies can better …
AI-assisted coding and its impact on developers
The emergence of AI has put into question the roles of software developers everywhere. In this Help Net Security video, Cat Hicks, VP of Research Insights at Pluralsight, …
Companies have good reasons to be concerned about generative AI
Companies need help to get visibility into the operations of their AI programs, potentially reducing productivity while creating significant risks around governance, data …
7 free cyber threat maps showing attack intensity and frequency
Cyber threat maps are one of the most visually engaging tools in the arsenal of cybersecurity professionals. These real-time visualizations provide a global perspective on …
How AI is transforming consumer privacy expectations
Consumers are concerned about their privacy with AI. Cisco discovered that 60% had lost trust in organizations due to their AI use. In this Help Net Security video, Robert …
Microsegmentation proves its worth in ransomware defense
The number of ransomware attacks (successful and unsuccessful) has doubled over the past two years, from 43 on average in 2021 to 86 in 2023, according to Akamai. Security …
Outdated cryptographic protocols put vast amounts of network traffic at risk
Cryptography is largely taken for granted – rarely evaluated or checked – a practice that could have devastating consequences for businesses as attack surfaces continue to …
How global password practices are changing
Password health and hygiene improved globally over the past year, reducing the risk of account takeover for consumers and businesses, according to Dashlane. Password reuse …
Exploring the global shift towards AI-specific legislation
In this Help Net Security interview, Sarah Pearce, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, offers insights into the evolving landscape of AI legislation and its global impact. Pearce …
Securing data at the intersection of the CISO and CDO
Two groups in particular play a key and critical role in ensuring data governance and security: the CISO and the CDO. CISOs are responsible for identifying and managing risks …
The roadblocks to preventive cybersecurity success
In the last two years, the average organization’s cybersecurity program was prepared to defend preventively, or block, just 57% of the cyberattacks it encountered, according …
The perils of over-reliance on single cloud providers
The risk associated with dependence on a particular cloud provider for multiple business capabilities is in the top five emerging risks for organizations for the second …