Segmentation proves crucial for fast response to security incidents
In this Help Net Security video, Steve Winterfeld, Advisory CISO at Akamai, discusses the recent surge of ransomware attacks in the U.S. and how it relates to …
Using real-time monitoring to identify and mitigate threats
From identifying unusual behavior patterns to detecting unauthorized access, real-time monitoring provides a view of your digital environment, ensuring that threats are …
Success eludes the International Counter Ransomware Initiative
A swing and a miss by the 50 member countries of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), headlined by the US, who have confirmed a commitment to collectively …
Building resilience to shield your digital transformation from cyber threats
Digital transformation projects are top of mind for enterprises. 91% of businesses are currently engaged in some form of digital initiative. Yet, the average cost of a failed, …
How to withstand the onslaught of cybersecurity threats
“We brought a shovel to fight an avalanche.” That’s the sentiment shared by many business leaders, especially CISOs, CIOs and IT leaders as they face the current cybersecurity …
Vulnerability management metrics: How to measure success
Without the right metrics, vulnerability management is pretty pointless. If you’re not measuring, how do you know it’s working? So how do you know what to focus on? The list …
Strategies to overcome cybersecurity misconceptions
Many CISOs may believe their cybersecurity defenses are robust enough to repel any attack, but there are critical misconceptions they may be harboring. In this Help Net …
The real impact of the cybersecurity poverty line on small organizations
The financial constraints many smaller organizations face often cast shadows on their ability to fortify defenses. In this Help Net Security interview, Brent Deterding, CISO …
Addressing cyber threats in healthcare operational technology
The proliferation of connected medical devices (IoMT) in hospitals demands a holistic approach to cybersecurity beyond just the digital IT realm. Industrial cybersecurity (OT) …
Keeping up with the demands of the cyber insurance market
Cyber insurance has been around longer than most of us think. When American International Group (AIG) launched the first cyber insurance policy in 1997, it stepped into …
Unmasking the limitations of yearly penetration tests
In this Help Net Security interview, Charles d’Hondt, Head of Operations, Ambionics Security, talks about the necessity of implementing continuous penetration testing …
Endpoint malware attacks decline as campaigns spread wider
In Q2 2023, 95% of malware now arrives over encrypted connections, endpoint malware volumes are decreasing despite campaigns growing more widespread, ransomware detections are …