5 critical questions to test your ransomware preparedness
I’m a pentester – that is, a professional penetration tester. Some call me an ethical hacker, a white hat, or red teamer. In the heat of the moment, I’ve been called much …
Why EDR is not sufficient to protect your organization
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools are a cornerstone of most cybersecurity defenses today. But while the technology has an important role to play in investigating …
Why a modern vulnerability management strategy requires state-of-the-art solutions
In this interview with Help Net Security, Stephen Carter, CEO at Nucleus Security, explains the importance of having a vulnerability management strategy within an …
How frustrated and burned out are security analysts?
Security analysts play a vital role ensuring that their organizations stay safe and secure. But barriers to their work, like a lack of staff, overwork, and tedious tasks are …
What is Ransomware Protection as a Service?
Ransomware attacks have devastating consequences for many businesses. Those go beyond the monetary loss tied to ransom-encrypted data, and include disrupted operations, …
To shift to data-driven security decision making: Start with the right data
We live in the age of data-driven everything. From sales to operations, and everything in-between, today’s organizations are constantly looking for ways to leverage the data …
AI and ML implementation in cybersecurity programs pushes for a change in people’s mindset
In this interview with Help Net Security, Scott Laliberte, Managing Director at Protiviti, talks about the implementation of AI and ML in cybersecurity programs, why this is a …
2022 promises to be a challenging year for cybersecurity professionals
I am very glad to turn the page on 2021, however, I am not optimistic that 2022 will be remarkably better. I am hopeful that President Biden’s Executive Order 14028 and the …
How can SMBs extend their SecOps capabilities without adding headcount?
Which is more important for achieving organizational cybersecurity: security products or security people? The right answer to this (trick) question is that both are equally …
Ducen completes SOC 1 Type I compliance to protect customers’ data against breaches and cyber attacks
Ducen announces the successful completion of its SOC 1 Type I compliance. This attestation shows the company’s commitment to protecting their customers’ data and …
Siloed security data hamper the ability to achieve collective defense
Cyware revealed a research detailing the challenges affecting modern security operations teams and the negative business impact of siloed security operations. According to the …
HITRUST adds two offerings to aid in understanding control effectiveness and cyber preparedness
HITRUST announced a major expansion of its assessment portfolio to raise the quality and efficiency of assurances across the spectrum of information assurance needs. HITRUST …