cybersecurity
Using creative recruitment strategies to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage
With the increasing complexity of cyber threats and the global shortage of cybersecurity experts, organizations are looking for creative approaches to recruiting and retaining …
The ransomware rollercoaster continues as criminals advance their business models
Ransomware shows no signs of slowing, with ransomware activity ending 13 times higher than at the start of 2023 as a proportion of all malware detections, according to …
For TSA’s updated Pipeline Security Directive, consistency and collaboration are key
Late last month, the Transportation Security Administration renewed and updated its security directive aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of oil and natural gas pipelines. …
Getting the best possible outcome in ransomware negotiation
Though typically seen as a final measure, 90% of participants from a BigID survey revealed that their company would contemplate paying a ransom if it meant they could recover …
Seasoned cyber pros are more complacent in their skills than junior staff
Average response time accelerated from 29 to 19 days, from 2021 to 2022, with lessons from Log4j and other high-profile vulnerabilities having a significant impact on urgency …
Managing human cyber risks matters now more than ever
As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become …
8 free cybersecurity documentaries you can watch right now
The line between physical and digital safety continues to blur, making cybersecurity a universal concern. The intricacies of cybersecurity can often feel esoteric, leaving …
Zoom CISO Michael Adams discusses cybersecurity threats, solutions, and the future
In this Help Net Security interview, we delve into the world of cybersecurity with Michael Adams, the CISO at Zoom. Adams analyzes how organizations grapple with the effects …
Budget constraints threaten cybersecurity in government bodies
Government organizations are attractive targets for threat actors whose motivations may be geopolitical, financial, or disruption, according to BlackBerry. Because threat …
Navigating the gray zone of ransomware payment practices
Ransomware remains a lucrative tool for cybercriminals as attackers continue to target a wide array of businesses. In response to this growing threat, an increasing number of …
Unraveling the importance of software supply chain security
The software supply chain encompasses the entire lifecycle of a software product, from its conception and development to its distribution and deployment. It involves a complex …
Multi-modal data protection with AI’s help
Cybersecurity risk is distinct from other IT risk in that it has a thinking, adaptive, human opponent. IT generally must deal with first order chaos and risk much like …