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Cybersecurity essentials during M&A surge

The volume of mergers and acquisitions has surged significantly this quarter. Data from Dealogic shows a 130% increase in US M&A activity, totaling $288 billion. …

AI
Reinforcement learning is the path forward for AI integration into cybersecurity

AI’s algorithms and machine learning can cull through immense volumes of data efficiently and in a relatively short amount of time. This is instrumental to helping network …

Strengthening critical infrastructure cybersecurity is a balancing act

In this Help Net Security interview, Aaron Crow, Senior Director at MorganFranklin Consulting, discusses critical infrastructure cybersecurity strategies, barriers to threat …

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How threat intelligence data maximizes business operations

Threat intelligence is no longer a ‘nice to have’ for organizations but a ‘must,’ as it provides leaders with critical insight into their business. If leveraged correctly, …

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Scammers exploit tax season anxiety with AI tools

25% of Americans has lost money to online tax scams, according to McAfee. Of the people who clicked on fraudulent links from supposed tax services, 68% lost money. Among …

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Tech industry’s focus on innovation leaves security behind

The rapid digital transformation and technological progress within the technology sector have enlarged the attack surface for companies operating in this space, according to …

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20 essential open-source cybersecurity tools that save you time

Open-source software’s adaptive nature ensures its durability, relevance, and compatibility with new technologies. When I started digging deeper into the open-source …

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8 cybersecurity predictions shaping the future of cyber defense

Among Gartner’s top predictions are the collapse of the cybersecurity skills gap and the reduction of employee-driven cybersecurity incidents through the adoption of …

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How immersive AI transforms skill development

Organizations are becoming more laser-focused on extracting the value of AI, moving from the experimentation phase toward adoption. While the potential for AI is limitless, AI …

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Cybercriminals use ChatGPT’s prompts as weapons

Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT has garnered attention across industries for its ability to generate relevant responses to various queries. However, as the adoption of ChatGPT …

artificial intelligence
Shadow AI is the latest cybersecurity threat you need to prepare for

Shadow IT – the use of software, hardware, systems and services that haven’t been approved by an organization’s IT/IT Sec departments – has been a problem for the last couple …

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Inside the book – See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking

In this Help Net Security video, Ed Adams, president and CEO of Security Innovation, discusses his new book See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking. The book, …

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