Category: Help Net Security

Cybersecurity ROI: Top metrics and KPIs

In this Help Net Security interview, Karthik Swarnam, Chief Security and Trust Officer at ArmorCode, discusses key metrics and KPIs to measure cybersecurity ROI. Swarnam shares strategies for enhancing ROI through proactive measures and effective communication with executive leadership. What…

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: July 24, 2024

Applied Cryptographer Quantstamp | EMEA | Remote – View job details As an Applied Cryptographer, you will research about various cryptographic protocols and have knowledge of cryptographic primitives or concepts, like elliptic curve cryptography, hash functions, and PCPs. You should…

Infisical: Open-source secret management platform

Infisical is an open-source secret management platform developers use to centralize application configurations and secrets, such as API keys and database credentials, while also managing their internal PKI. In addition to managing secrets with Infisical, you can scan your files,…

AI accelerates code development faster than security teams can keep up

91% of respondents say their security budget is increasing this year, demonstrating a growing recognition of the importance of cybersecurity within organizations, according to Seemplicity. Vendor environments introduce complexity and fragmentation Seemplicity surveyed 300 US cybersecurity professionals to gauge perceptions…

LOKKER introduces web privacy risk summary for insurers

LOKKER released a new privacy solution for insurers: the ability to share on-demand web privacy risk reports with their insureds. These reports give insurers and the insured companies a simple view of their data privacy risk profile in eight different…

The changes in the cyber threat landscape in the last 12 months

When it comes to the cyber threat landscape, change is the only constant: the inevitable interplay between cybercriminals and law enforcement agencies makes it inevitable. Europol’s recently released Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2024 report covers events – law…

Gcore raises $60 million to drive AI innovation

Gcore has secured $60 million in Series A funding from institutional and strategic investors. Led by Wargaming, and with participation from Constructor Capital and Han River Partners, this marks the company’s first external capital raise since its inception more than…

10 fintech companies to watch in 2024

The fintech market is experiencing a swift transformation driven by emerging technologies like Open Finance and GenAI, as highlighted by Juniper Research. This evolution is compounded by intense competition to become customers’ preferred choice, making the market more competitive and…

Confidential AI: Enabling secure processing of sensitive data

In this Help Net Security interview, Anand Pashupathy, VP & GM, Security Software & Services Division at Intel, explains how Intel’s approach to confidential computing, particularly at the silicon level, enhances data protection for AI applications and how collaborations with…

Cross-industry standards for data provenance in AI

In this Help Net Security interview, Saira Jesani, Executive Director of the Data & Trust Alliance, discusses the role of data provenance in AI trustworthiness and its impact on AI models’ performance and reliability. Jesani highlights the collaborative process behind…

Shuffle Automation: Open-source security automation platform

Shuffle is an open-source automation platform designed by and for security professionals. While security operations are inherently complex, Shuffle simplifies the process. It’s designed to integrate with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and other service providers. Key features Feature-rich workflow…

Forcepoint GenAI Security prevents unauthorized data sharing

Forcepoint unveils its comprehensive GenAI Security solution, offering visibility, control, and risk-based data protection across generative AI platforms, including integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance API. Part of Forcepoint’s mission to deliver ‘data security everywhere,’ this solution empowers businesses and…

Netskope extends risk management to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise

Netskope announced an integration with OpenAI‘s ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance API to deliver API-enabled controls that bolster security and compliance for enterprise organizations using generative AI (genAI) applications. Through this integration with the ChatGPT Enterprise, the Netskope One platform provides organizations…

Faulty CrowdStrike update takes out Windows machines worldwide

Thousands and possibly millions of Windows computers and servers worldwide have been made inoperable by a faulty update of Crowdstrike Falcon Sensors, and the outage affected transport, broadcast, financial, retail and other organizations have been affected in Europe, Australia, the…

One-third of dev professionals unfamiliar with secure coding practices

Attackers consistently discover and exploit software vulnerabilities, highlighting the increasing importance of robust software security, according to OpenSSF and the Linux Foundation. Despite this, many developers lack the essential knowledge and skills to effectively implement secure software development. Lack of…

GenAI network acceleration requires prior WAN optimization

As GenAI models used for natural language processing, image generation, and other complex tasks often rely on large datasets that must be transmitted between distributed locations, including data centers and edge devices, WAN optimization is essential for robust deployment of…

CISOs must shift from tactical defense to strategic leadership

Cyber threats are advancing quickly in size and sophistication, largely because of the rapid evolution of technology, increasing sophistication of cyber attackers, and the expansion of attack surfaces through interconnected systems and devices, according to Ivanti. Ivanti’s research shows that…

New infosec products of the week: July 19, 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from AuditBoard, BlueVoyant, Druva, Invicti Security, and Rezonate. AuditBoard’s self-assessment tools allow audit teams to maintain focus on their critical work AuditBoard launched out-of-the-box (OOTB) self-assessment…

Cerbos Hub simplifies authorization management

Cerbos announced the general availability of Cerbos Hub, following a successful beta phase. Cerbos Hub is a managed Policy Administration Point offering for the popular open source authorization product, Cerbos Policy Decision Point (PDP). Cerbos lets teams provide the right…

FIN7 sells improved EDR killer tool

The cybercrime-focused enterprise known as FIN7 (aka the Carbanak group) has come up with yet another trick to assure the effectiveness of its “EDR killer” tool, dubbed AvNeutralizer (i.e., AuKill) by researchers. By leveraging Windows’ built-in driver TTD Monitor Driver…

eBook: How CISSP turns career goals into reality

CISSP carries clout. As the world’s leading cybersecurity certification, it opens many professional opportunities worldwide. Find out what led 14 successful CISSPs around the globe to a career in cybersecurity. They open up about how certification has helped them realize…

Waterfall Security HERA secures OT environments

Waterfall Security launched HERA – Hardware Enforced Remote Access, a new technology designed to enable safe and secure remote access into cyber-physical systems and OT networks. HERA allows organizations to reap the operational and economical value of remotely accessing and…

Fighting AI-powered synthetic ID fraud with AI

Aided by the emergence of generative artificial intelligence models, synthetic identity fraud has skyrocketed, and now accounts for a staggering 85% of all identity fraud cases. For security professionals, the challenge lies in staying one step ahead of these evolving…

Laying the groundwork for zero trust in the military

In this Help Net Security interview, Curtis Arnold, VP and Chief Scientist at Core4ce, discusses the starting points for military training in zero trust principles, emphasizing foundational technologies and a unified taxonomy. Arnold provides insights into the DoD’s Zero Trust…

Signatures should become cloud security history

It’s becoming evident that the legacy practice of signature-based threat detection needs to be improved for cloud security challenges. In this Help Net Security video, Jimmy Mesta, CTO at RAD Security, discusses a new proposed standard for creating behavioral fingerprints…

Invicti API Security uncovers hidden and undocumented APIs

Invicti announced Invicti API Security, merging comprehensive API discovery with proactive security testing into a single solution. The growth of service-based architectures has driven an explosion in APIs, creating yet another expanding attack surface for security teams to address. As…

OpenText Cloud Editions 24.3 elevates human potential

OpenText announced its latest product innovations with Cloud Editions (CE) 24.3. This release represents a significant leap forward in integrating advanced information management capabilities, trusted cloud solutions, robust security measures, and AI to optimize data performance for simpler, but superior,…

Overlooked essentials: API security best practices

In this Help Net Security, Ankita Gupta, CEO at Akto, discusses API security best practices, advocating for authentication protocols like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, strict HTTPS encryption, and the use of JWTs for stateless authentication. Gupta recommends role-based access…

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: July 17, 2024

Adversary Emulation Team Member Australian Federal Police | Australia | On-site – View job details As an Adversary Emulation Team Member you will participate in testing and assessment activities in both domestic and international settings. You will gain exposure to…

Most GitHub Actions workflows are insecure in some way

Most GitHub Actions are susceptible to exploitation; they are overly privileged or have risky dependencies, according to Legit Security. GitHub Actions security flaws pose major risks The report found the GitHub Actions marketplace’s security posture to be especially concerning, with…

Harmonic Protect helps security teams secure sensitive data

Harmonic Security launched Harmonic Protect which empowers security teams with the tools to protect sensitive data without the headaches of labeling and complex rules. CISOs using Harmonic have coined it “zero-touch data protection” for its unique ability to protect vast…

Rezonate boosts security for both human and non-human identities

Rezonate unveiled unified coverage from human to non-human identity security (NHI) with comprehensive capabilities: identity inventory and visibility, security posture, compliance, and identity threat detection and response (ITDR). The platform is taking a unified approach to managing both human and…

GlobalSign updates ACME service to simplify domain management

GMO GlobalSign announced updates to its Automated Certificate Management Environment (ACME) service for internal domain certificates, enabling customers to issue GlobalSign IntranetSSL certificates through its ACME service. ACME is an internet protocol designed to enable enterprises to communicate with a…

Craig Boundy joins McAfee as President and CEO

McAfee announced the appointment of Craig Boundy as President and CEO, effective August 21, 2024. Boundy, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership experience, joins McAfee from Experian where he served as the global Chief Operating Officer, and…

Managing exam pressure: Tips for certification preparation

In this Help Net Security interview, Seth Hodgson, SVP of Engineering at Udemy, discusses effective study techniques for cybersecurity certification exams. Hodgson discusses the role of study groups, online forums, and professional networks in certification preparation and shares strategies for…

Major data breaches that have rocked organizations in 2024

This article provides an overview of the major data breaches we covered in 2024 so far, highlighting incidents involving Trello, AnyDesk, France Travail, Nissan, MITRE, Dropbox, BBC Pension Scheme, TeamViewer, Advance Auto Parts, and AT&T. Find out what led to…

Firmware update hides Bluetooth fingerprints

A smartphone’s unique Bluetooth fingerprint could be used to track the device’s user–until now. A team of researchers has developed a simple firmware update that can completely hide the Bluetooth fingerprint, eliminating the vulnerability. Bluetooth signals from mobile devices pose…

Paris 2024 Olympics to face complex cyber threats

While previous Olympic games have faced cybersecurity threats, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, also known as Paris 2024, will see the largest number of threats, the most complex threat landscape, the largest ecosystem of threat actors, and the highest…

Realm: Open-source adversary emulation framework

Realm is an open-source adversary emulation framework emphasizing scalability, reliability, and automation. It’s designed to handle engagements of any size. “Realm is unique in its custom interpreter written in Rust. This allows us to write complex TTPs as code. With…

Discover the growing threats to data security

In this Help Net Security interview, Pranava Adduri, CEO at Bedrock Security, discusses how businesses can identify and prioritize their data security risks. Adduri emphasizes the necessity of ongoing monitoring and automation to keep up with evolving threats and maintain…

Forcepoint promotes Ryan Windham to CEO

Forcepoint announced the promotion of Ryan Windham, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Manny Rivelo, who is retiring from his position as CEO of the company. These transitions will be effective immediately with Rivelo continuing…

How to design a third-party risk management framework

Most organizations focus on securing routers, servers, firewalls, and other endpoints, but threats can also arise from unfamiliar sources such as third-party networks, which can be used by hackers to attack an organization. Through a strong TPRM framework, companies gain…

Managing cyberattack fallout: Financial and operational damage

In this Help Net Security, Ashley Harrington, Director of Cybersecurity at Aspida, discusses the impact of cyberattack on business operations and financial health. Beyond immediate disruptions and financial burdens, cyber incident can severely damage a company’s reputation among customers and…

Top priorities for compliance leaders this year

Legal, compliance and privacy leaders list strengthening their personal impact on company strategy as their top priority for 2024, according to Gartner. Improving third party risk management (TPRM), and ensuring compliance programs can keep pace with fast-moving regulatory requirements are…

New infosec products of the week: July 12, 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from AttackIQ, IT-Harvest, Pentera, Prompt Security, and Quantum Xchange. AttackIQ Mission Control simplifies security testing for distributed teams AttackIQ Mission Control enhances AttackIQ Enterprise BAS deployments…

Using Authy? Beware of impending phishing attempts

Do you use Authy for your multi-factor authentication needs? If you do, you should keep an eye out for phishing attempts, as well as implement defenses against SIM swapping attacks. What happened? On July 1, Twilio – the company that…

Prompt Security introduces GenAI security solution for MSSPs

Prompt Security announced its product and go-to-market support for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). This strategic initiative has already resulted in partnerships with MSSPs across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. These partnerships are aimed at…

How AI helps decode cybercriminal strategies

With terms like “AI washing” making their way into mainstream business consciousness, the hype surrounding AI is making it harder to differentiate between the true applications and empty promises of the technology. The quest for tangible business benefits is in…

Strengthening cybersecurity preparedness with defense in depth

In this Help Net Security interview, Chaim Mazal, Chief Security Officer at Gigamon, discusses cybersecurity preparedness measures for businesses, the impact of international inconsistencies on global operations, and the board’s role in cybersecurity. What are the top cybersecurity preparedness measures…

Travel scams exposed: How to recognize and avoid them

In this Help Net Security video, Aaron Walton, Threat Intel Analyst at Expel, discusses travel scams. For the past 18 months, the Expel SOC team has observed a campaign targeting administrative credentials for Booking.com. The attackers create phishing emails and…