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How to encrypt and secure sensitive files on macOS
How to encrypt and secure sensitive files on macOS

Encrypting files keeps sensitive data like personal details, finances, and passwords safe from attackers by making them unreadable to unauthorized users. Encryption also …

ransomware
Pay, fight, or stall? The dilemma of ransomware negotiations

Ransomware negotiations are a high-stakes game where every decision matters. In this Help Net Security video, Kurtis Minder, CEO at GroupSense, takes us inside the world of …

Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises
Review: Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises

Packed with real-world case studies and practical examples, Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises offers insights into how organizations have successfully leveraged tabletop …

Mir Kashifuddin
Quantifying cyber risk strategies to resonate with CFOs and boards

In this Help Net Security interview, Mir Kashifuddin, Data Risk & Privacy Leader at PwC, discusses how CISOs can translate cyber risk into business value and secure a …

CISO worry
Top 5 threats keeping CISOs up at night in 2025

Cyber threats in 2025 require a proactive, adaptive approach. To stay ahead, CISOs must balance technical defenses, regulatory expectations, and human factors. By prioritizing …

secure personal metadata
How to secure your personal metadata from online trackers

When it comes to safeguarding your privacy online, most people focus on securing passwords, encrypting communications, and clearing browsing history. While these practices are …

healthcare
CISOs, are your medical devices secure? Attackers are watching closely

The adoption of connected medical devices, collectively called the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), has transformed patient care. However, this technological advancement has …

cybersecurity classics books
Cybersecurity classics: 10 books that shaped the industry

Cybersecurity constantly evolves, but some books have stood the test of time, shaping how professionals think about security, risk, and digital threats. Whether you’re a CISO, …

passkeys
Goodbye passwords? Enterprises ramping up passkey adoption

87% of companies have, or are in the midst of, rolling out passkeys with goals tied to improved user experience, enhanced security, and compliance, according to the FIDO …

burnout
Burnout in cybersecurity: How CISOs can protect their teams (and themselves)

Cybersecurity is a high-stakes, high-pressure field in which CISOs and their teams constantly battle threats, compliance requirements, and business expectations. The demand …

attacks
Defending against EDR bypass attacks

EDR bypass and killer attacks are surging, yet many organizations continue to overlook this threat while they have become over-reliant on this security tool – …

Artificial intelligence
How to spot and avoid AI-generated scams

As AI technology advances, cybercriminals create more personalized and convincing scams. This includes mimicking voices, deepfake videos, and highly convincing phishing emails …

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