Open source maintainers: Key to software health and security

Open source has become the foundation of modern application development, with up to 98% of applications incorporating open-source components and open-source code accounting for 70% or more of the typical application. In this Help Net Security video, Do… Continue reading Open source maintainers: Key to software health and security→

The most common authentication method is also the least secure

Despite the rise in cyber threats, many people do not have a holistic view of security, according to Yubico. The results of the survey uncovered concerning patterns and behaviors when it comes to personal and workplace cybersecurity, including the exte… Continue reading The most common authentication method is also the least secure→

Week in review: Windows Server 2025 gets hotpatching option, PoC for SolarWinds WHD flaw released

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Windows Server 2025 gets hotpatching option, without reboots Organizations that plan to upgrade to Windows Server 2025 once it becomes generally available… Continue reading Week in review: Windows Server 2025 gets hotpatching option, PoC for SolarWinds WHD flaw released→

3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world

IoT devices have become integral to how many organizations operate. From Smart TVs in conference rooms to connected sensors and wireless security cameras, these connected devices are now a fixture in the modern workplace. They also, however, present a … Continue reading 3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world→

New infosec products of the week: September 27, 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Absolute, ArmorCode, Bitdefender, Guardsquare, Malwarebytes, NETGEAR, and Nudge Security. Bitdefender debuts GravityZone PHASR, enhancing security through user b… Continue reading New infosec products of the week: September 27, 2024→

New MIT protocol protects sensitive data during cloud-based computation

Deep-learning models have found applications across various industries, from healthcare diagnostics to financial forecasting. However, their high computational demands often require powerful cloud-based servers. This dependency on cloud computing raise… Continue reading New MIT protocol protects sensitive data during cloud-based computation→

AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask

In July, Wall Street experienced its worst day since 2022, with the tech-focused Nasdaq falling by 3.6%. The downturn was largely triggered by what commentators suggest is the result of underwhelming earnings from some major tech companies. What’s nota… Continue reading AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask→

Rethinking privacy: A tech expert’s perspective

Data privacy has become one of the most pressing challenges of our time, but it didn’t happen overnight. The proliferation of data collection, coupled with the rise of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, has m… Continue reading Rethinking privacy: A tech expert’s perspective→

Companies mentioned on the dark web at higher risk for cyber attacks

The presence of any data relating to an organization on the dark web demonstrably increases its risk of a cyber attack, according to Searchlight Cyber. Dark web insights and breach correlation Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center analyzed the … Continue reading Companies mentioned on the dark web at higher risk for cyber attacks→