cybersecurity
70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained
The geographic distribution of open-source contributions introduces geopolitical risks that organizations must urgently consider, especially with rising nation-state attacks, …
65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity
High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, …
Treat AI like a human: Redefining cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Doug Kersten, CISO of Appfire, explains how treating AI like a human can change the way cybersecurity professionals use AI tools. He …
Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays
In this Help Net Security video, Sean Tufts, managing partner for critical infrastructure and operational technology at Optiv, discusses best practices for keeping businesses …
5 reasons to double down on network security
Cybersecurity programs have evolved significantly over the past few decades. The advent of cloud computing shattered the conventional corporate perimeter, forcing …
Inside the 2024 CWE Top 25: Trends, surprises, and persistent challenges
In this Help Net Security interview, Alec Summers, Project Leader for the CVE Program at MITRE, shares his insights on the 2024 CWE top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses. …
The effect of compliance requirements on vulnerability management strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, Steve Carter, CEO of Nucleus Security, discusses the ongoing challenges in vulnerability management, including prioritizing …
Modernizing incident response in the AI era
In this Help Net Security video, Gourav Nagar, Director of Information Security at Bill, discusses modernizing incident response in the era of AI and the cloud: Why this issue …
How the role of observability is changing within organizations
In this Help Net Security video, Nic Benders, Chief Technical Strategist at New Relic, discusses the key findings of a recent 2024 Observability Forecast report. The annual …
VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks
Attackers leveraging virtual private network (VPN) vulnerabilities and weak passwords for initial access contributed to nearly 30% of ransomware attacks, according to Corvus …
Ransomware payments are now a critical business decision
Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies to stop and bring to justice those responsible for ransomware attacks, the situation is not improving. While authorities do not …
Choosing the right secure messaging app for your organization
In this Help Net Security interview, Liad Shnell, CTO at Rakuten Viber, discusses what organizations should look for in secure messaging apps, including encryption, privacy …
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