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CISOs battle security platform fatigue
It starts with good intentions. A tool to stop phishing. Another to monitor endpoints. One more for cloud workloads. Soon, a well-meaning CISO finds themselves managing dozens …
Forward-thinking CISOs are shining a light on shadow IT
In this Help Net Security interview, Curtis Simpson, CISO and Chief Advocacy Officer at Armis, discusses how CISOs can balance security and innovation while managing the risks …
Building a cybersecurity strategy that survives disruption
Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be. Attackers are moving quicker, disruptions happen all the time, and many security plans built for more predictable times just can’t keep …
Why global tensions are a cybersecurity problem for every business
With global tensions climbing, cyber attacks linked to nation-states and their allies are becoming more common, sophisticated, and destructive. For organizations, …
How to build an effective cybersecurity simulation
Most people groan at the prospect of security training. It’s typically delivered through dull online videos or uninspiring exercises that fail to capture real-world urgency. …
Generative AI is reshaping financial fraud. Can security keep up?
In this Help Net Security interview, Yinglian Xie, CEO at DataVisor, explains how evolving fraud tactics require adaptive, AI-driven prevention strategies. With fraudsters …
A closer look at The Ultimate Cybersecurity Careers Guide
In this Help Net Security interview, Kim Crawley, cybersecurity expert and Professor at the Open Institute of Technology, discusses her latest book, The Ultimate Cybersecurity …
The hidden costs of security tool bloat and how to fix it
In this Help Net Security interview, Shane Buckley, President and CEO at Gigamon, discusses why combating tool bloat is a top priority for CISOs as they face tighter budgets …
Cyber insurance isn’t always what it seems
Many companies think cyber insurance will protect them from financial losses after an attack. But many policies have gaps. Some claims get denied. Others cover less than …
Review: The Developer’s Playbook for Large Language Model Security
With the adoption of large language models (LLMs) across industries, security teams often play catch-up. Many organizations are integrating GenAI into customer interactions, …
Spring clean your security data: The case for cybersecurity data hygiene
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closets; security teams should take the same approach to their security operations data, where years of unchecked log growth have created a …
Protecting your personal information from data brokers
How aware are you that your personal information could be bought and sold without your consent—and that there are companies whose entire business model revolves around this? …