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Cybersecurity’s importance and impact reaches all levels of the tech workforce
Employer demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to strain talent availability, according to new data from CyberSeek. For the 12-month period ending in September …
DHL takes top spot in brand phishing attempts
Check Point Research has published its Brand Phishing Report for Q3 2022, which highlights the brands which were most frequently imitated by criminals in their attempts to …
Cloud security made simple in new guidebook for lean teams
Cloud computing was the lifeline that kept many companies running during the pandemic. But it was a classic case of medicine that comes with serious side effects. Having …
Fill the cybersecurity talent gap with inquisitive job candidates
The impact of the Great Resignation and the Great Reshuffle is still strongly felt across many industries, including cybersecurity. There is a talent gap: Companies are …
What consumers expect from organizations that handle their personal data
In this Help Net Security video, Robert Waitman, Privacy Director and Head of Privacy Research Program at Cisco, discusses the key findings of Cisco’s 2022 Consumer …
Protecting organizations by understanding end-of-life software risks
CloudSphere recently released the results of its EOL Management and Risk for IT Assets survey, which reveals the level of confidence individuals have regarding which …
A quick guide for small cybersecurity teams looking to invest in cyber insurance
In the world of insurance providers and policies, cyber insurance is a fairly new field. And many security teams are trying to wrap their heads around it. What is it and do …
Don’t wait for medical device cybersecurity legislation: Act now to save patients’ lives
Cyberattacks can cost lives — especially in the healthcare sector. Nearly a quarter of healthcare providers victimized by ransomware reported increased mortality rates …
What closed-source software developers can learn from their open-source counterparts
Open-source software has reached greater levels of security than ever before, but its increased adoption comes with new challenges. In this Help Net Security video, Josep …
Key observations on DDoS attacks in H1 2022
In the first half of 2022, the amount of DDoS attacks increased by 75.6% compared to the second half of 2021, according to new Nexusguard research revealed in the company’s …
To retain cybersecurity professionals, keep remote work as an option
(ISC)² highlighted a stark increase in the shortage of cybersecurity professionals as it announced the findings of its 2022 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The study …
The long-term psychological effects of ransomware attacks
Northwave has conducted scientific research into the psychological effects of a ransomware crisis on both organizations and individuals. The findings reveal the deep marks …