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solar power
The solar power boom opened a backdoor for cybercriminals

Solar isn’t low risk anymore. Adoption has turned inverters, aggregators, and control software into attack surfaces capable of disrupting service and undermining confidence in …

investment
Security validation: The key to maximizing ROI from security investments

Every sizable organization invests heavily in firewalls, SIEMs, EDRs, and countless other technologies that form the backbone of a modern enterprise’s cyber defenses. …

Wayman Cummings
Building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy that works

In this Help Net Security interview, Wayman Cummings, CISO at Ochsner Health, talks about building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy, even when resources are tight. He …

AI
AI-generated images have a problem of credibility, not creativity

GenAI simplifies image creation, yet it creates hard problems around intellectual property, authenticity, and accountability. Researchers at Queen’s University in Canada …

OT
The five-minute guide to OT cyber resilience

In this Help Net Security video, Rob Demain, CEO of e2e-assure, explains the essentials of OT cybersecurity resilience. He discusses the importance of understanding remote …

hospital
When hackers hit, patient safety takes the fall

93% of U.S. healthcare organizations experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year, with an average of 43 incidents per organization, according to Proofpoint. The …

attack
Attackers don’t linger, they strike and move on

Cyber attacks are happening faster than ever. Intrusions that once took weeks or months now unfold in minutes, leaving little time to react. Attackers move quickly once they …

chess
From theory to training: Lessons in making NICE usable

SMBs may not have big budgets, but they are on the receiving end of many cyberattacks. A new study from Cleveland State University looked at how these companies could train …

Agentic AI
Securing agentic AI with intent-based permissions

When seatbelts were first introduced, cars were relatively slow and a seatbelt was enough to keep drivers safe in most accidents. But as vehicles became more powerful, …

data analytics
Your SOC is tired, AI isn’t

Security teams have discussed AI in the SOC for years, but solid evidence of its impact has been limited. A recent benchmark study by Dropzone puts measurable evidence behind …

malware
Researchers develop AI system to detect scam websites in search results

Scam websites tied to online shopping, pet sales, and other e-commerce schemes continue to cause millions in losses each year. Security tools can accurately detect fraudulent …

Jess Vachon
Behind the screens: Building security customers appreciate

In this Help Net Security interview, Jess Vachon, CISO at PRA Group, discusses the company’s multi-layered defense against fraud and its commitment to protecting customer …

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