CIS Controls v8: Safeguards to mitigate the most prevalent cyber-attacks
The CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) are a prioritized set of safeguards to mitigate cyber-attacks against systems and networks. They are mapped to and referenced …
Why digital trust is the bedrock of business relationships
In this Help Net Security video, David Samuelson, CEO at ISACA, talks about how enterprises approach digital trust. While nearly 98% of respondents to an ISACA survey say that …
What should investing in cybersecurity look like for a technology organization?
To withstand cyberattacks, businesses must continually update internal systems and avoid hasty tech upgrades that might open the door to attackers. In this Help Net Security …
HTTP request smuggling vulnerability in Node.js (CVE-2022-35256)
In this Help Net Security video, Austin Jones, Principal Software Engineer at ThreatX, explains what HTTP request smuggling is, and discusses a recently uncovered HTTP request …
Financial crises boost fraud rates, making online consumers more cautious
59% of consumers are more concerned about becoming a victim of fraud now than they were in 2021, according to a research released by Paysafe. This Help Net Security video …
The impact of DevSecOps practices on software development
A trending practice for application security, DevSecOps includes integrating security early in the software development life cycle (SDLC) and enables the delivery of reliable …
The current state of cloud security
Cloud security became much more complicated as COVID-19 hit and remote/hybrid workforces emerged. Organizations are struggling to sufficiently secure new cloud environments …
The significance of parallel tasks execution for security teams
Infosec teams require nimble security tools to operate in realistic conditions, which may involve thousands of simultaneous events. In this Help Net Security video, Leonid …
Phishing activity exploded in Q2 2022
The APWG’s Phishing Activity Trends Report reveals that in the second quarter of 2022, the APWG observed 1,097,811 total phishing attacks — the worst quarter for phishing that …
Embedded IoT security threats and challenges
IoT embedded systems combine hardware, firmware, and internet connectivity to carry out particular functions. These devices transfer real-time data via the internet for …
Cloud security trends: What makes cloud infrastructure vulnerable to threats?
In this Help Net Security video, Chris Caridi, Strategic Cyber Threat Analyst at IBM X-Force, talks about the findings of the latest IBM Security X-Force Cloud Security Threat …
A personal perspective on investing in cybersecurity
Cyber threats worldwide continue to escalate and drive continued innovation and investment in cybersecurity. Cyber budgets remain high, and how the cyber market continues to …