
The biggest data security blind spot: Authorization
Too many people have access to company data they don’t need. Also, too many companies focus on authentication (verifying identity) as a security measure and overlook the …

5 free online cybersecurity resources for small businesses
As cyberattacks increase in frequency and sophistication, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) become more vulnerable to cyber threats. Unlike larger enterprises, SMBs …

Wargaming an effective data breach playbook
A well-tuned data breach playbook can provide security teams with a clear roadmap for working through the breach response process. Foreseeing every possible twist and turn of …

Implementing a zero-trust system that uses workload identity across a service mesh in Kubernetes
In this Help Net Security video, Michael Peters, Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat, discusses how to implement a zero-trust system that uses workload identity across a …

Balancing cybersecurity with business priorities: Advice for Boards
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, it’s more important than ever for Boards and executives to stay informed about the latest advancements and …

Economic uncertainty drives upskilling as a key strategy for organizations
With the economy experiencing instability and decline, organizations rely on their technology experts to maintain their innovative edge and generate business value. Despite …

Tactics that make crypto giveaway scams so successful
The illicit market for crypto giveaway scams has expanded, offering various services to facilitate fraudulent activity. The proliferation of fake crypto giveaways can be …

Key factors driving changes in the perception of the CISO role
The CISO role is currently fraught with novel challenges and escalating workloads. This includes increased paperwork and time spent on risk assessments, which have surged from …

Data-backed insights for future-proof cybersecurity strategies
The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) has been hard at work detecting vulnerabilities worldwide, and its latest report is set to shake up the industry. In this Help Net …

Beware of companies offering paid sextortion assistance
Sextortion victims are already in a vulnerable position, and shady companies are taking advantage of this vulnerability to offer “sextortion assistance” services …

Making risk-based decisions in a rapidly changing cyber climate
Nicole Darden Ford is Global VP & CISO at Rockwell Automation. As the company’s cybersecurity leader, Nicole is entrusted to protect enterprise IT assets with scalable, …

How AI is transforming cybersecurity for better and worse
Many sectors view AI and machine learning with mixed emotions, but for the cybersecurity industry, they present a double-edged sword. On the one hand, AI provides powerful …
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