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cybersecurity surprises 2025
Experts unpack the biggest cybersecurity surprises of 2025

2025 has been a busy year for cybersecurity. From unexpected attacks to new tactics by threat groups, a lot has caught experts off guard. We asked cybersecurity leaders to …

cybersecurity policies
Stop settling for check-the-box cybersecurity policies

After every breach, people ask: How did this happen if there were cybersecurity policies in place? The truth is, just having them doesn’t stop attacks. They only work if …

CISO talk
How CISOs can talk cybersecurity so it makes sense to executives

CISOs know cyber risk is business risk. Boards don’t always see it that way.​ For years, CISOs have struggled to get boards to understand security beyond buzzwords. Many …

cybersecurity budgets
Smart cybersecurity spending and how CISOs can invest where it matters

CISOs face mounting pressure to spend wisely on security. Yet, many organizations remain vulnerable due to misplaced priorities and inefficient budgeting. This article …

cybersecurity budget
Cybersecurity spending trends and their impact on businesses

Managing cybersecurity and IT budgets is a critical element of organizational strategy. With increasing threats to data security, the rise of ransomware, and the need to …

gift
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 …

Emily Wienhold
Cultivating a security-first mindset: Key leadership actions

In this Help Net Security interview, Emily Wienhold, Cyber Education Specialist at Optiv, discusses how business leaders can promote a security-first culture within their …

cyber insurance
The surge in cyber insurance and what it means for your business

The cyber insurance market is set for explosive growth as organizations increasingly seek financial protection against rising cyber threats. This surge in demand reflects a …

HNS
Optiv MDR accelerates threat detection and response

Optiv has launched its managed detection and response service, Optiv MDR, on the Google Security Operations (SecOps) platform, enabling organizations to detect and respond to …

money
Companies spend more on cybersecurity but struggle to track expenses

Most companies do not know how effectively they are investing money to fight the cybersecurity threat, according to Optiv. Cybersecurity budgets are increasing and cyber …

cybersecurity predictions
2024 cybersecurity outlook: A wave of global threats on the horizon

2024 is expected to witness a surge in cyberattacks driven by global events and the widespread accessibility of advanced technologies. In this Help Net Security round-up, we …

cyber insurance
Cyber insurance predictions for 2024

In this Help Net Security video, Dara Gibson, Senior Cyber Insurance Manager at Optiv, discusses cyber insurance and what we should expect to see in 2024: Ransomware, BEC, and …

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