Help Net Security

Is your IoT strategy creating security holes?
Although most organizations plan to increase adoption of IoT into operations, only 28 percent consider security strategies specific to IoT as “very important.” Anticipated …

SecOps reality gap: 85% say practicing SecOps is a goal, 35% actually do
More than half of companies (52 percent) admit to cutting back on security measures to meet a business deadline or objective. Based on a survey of over 200 senior-level …

Successful digital business transformation requires a cultural shift
When embarking on a digital business transformation, too often organizations ignore the need to change the mindset of their staff, according to Gartner. A technology shift not …

What employers need to know about cybersecurity jobseekers
Based on a blind survey of cybersecurity professionals in the United States and Canada, a new (ISC)² report reveals low numbers of highly engaged workers. Only 15% of …

Nearly half of security pros rarely change their security strategy, even after a cyber attack
Nearly half (46 percent) of IT security professionals rarely change their security strategy substantially – even after experiencing a cyber attack. This level of cyber …

Digital readiness and transformation: Agile and DevOps
While most organizations are committed to the full adoption of both agile and DevOps, many are struggling with key challenges and missing out on the extensive benefits these …

Download: CISSP Exam Study Guide
This promotion has ended. The CISSP Exam Study Guide provides a solid foundation for anyone preparing to become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. It …

Cybersecurity pros don’t feel equipped to stop insider attacks
Based on interviews with nearly 1,500 cybersecurity professionals over three years, Haystax Technology released a study that makes it clear that organizations are feeling the …

Mobile security: A look at the risks, and what you can do
A new report from Verizon found that organizations across numerous industries compromised mobile data security because of speed to market priorities and a lack of threat …

UK cyber risk picture: Emergency services at risk of a major cyber attack
The UK’s emergency services are at risk of a major cyber-attack. This is the finding of a new landscape analysis, issued by intelligence provider Anomali. The UK Threat …

Mobile banking Trojans spread confusion worldwide
Consumers around the world that use mobile banking apps are at a greater risk of being tricked by cybercriminals and falling victim to mobile banking theft. This is according …

Automating out of the skill gap sinkhole
The cybersecurity skills gap is one of the most daunting challenges facing the industry. We have a vibrant ecosystem of technology vendors developing shiny new tools, but the …