Security tools fail to translate risks for executives

Organizations are struggling with internal communication barriers, which hinder their ability to address cybersecurity threats, according to Dynatrace. The results indicate that CISOs encounter challenges in aligning security teams with the C-suite, re… Continue reading Security tools fail to translate risks for executives→

The complexities of third-party risk management

In this Help Net Security video, Brad Hibbert, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Prevalent, discusses five interesting findings from a recent industry study on third-party risk management and what he thinks they mean for cybersecur… Continue reading The complexities of third-party risk management→

How workforce reductions affect cybersecurity postures

In its State of Pentesting Report, Cobalt reveals an industry struggling to balance the use of AI and protecting against it, while facing significant resource and staffing constraints. Pentesting plays a key role in addressing this challenge, equipping… Continue reading How workforce reductions affect cybersecurity postures→

6 tips to implement security gamification effectively

There’s not a CISO in the industry who’s not aware of the extremely short median CISO tenure. That’s why the best CISOs are those who constantly seek ways to strengthen their teams. They help members evolve and grow in their roles, enhancing security p… Continue reading 6 tips to implement security gamification effectively→

Cybercrime stats you can’t ignore

In this article, you will find excerpts from various reports that offer stats and insights about the current cybercrime landscape. Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are changing GuidePoint Security | GRIT Q1 2024 Ransomware Report | Ap… Continue reading Cybercrime stats you can’t ignore→

The strategic advantages of targeted threat intelligence

In this Help Net Security video, Gabi Reish, Chief Business Development and Product Officer at Cybersixgill, discusses the role of threat intelligence in every enterprise’s security stack. Threat intelligence plays a significant role in proactive… Continue reading The strategic advantages of targeted threat intelligence→

The strategic advantages of targeted threat intelligence

In this Help Net Security video, Gabi Reish, Chief Business Development and Product Officer at Cybersixgill, discusses the role of threat intelligence in every enterprise’s security stack. Threat intelligence plays a significant role in proactive… Continue reading The strategic advantages of targeted threat intelligence→

Ransomware activity is back on track despite law enforcement efforts

Despite significant disruptions for high-profile ransomware gangs LockBit and BlackCat, Q1 2024 became the most active first quarter ever recorded — a 21% increase over Q1 2023, according to Corvus Insurance. In January, Corvus reported that global ran… Continue reading Ransomware activity is back on track despite law enforcement efforts→

Ransomware activity is back on track despite law enforcement efforts

Despite significant disruptions for high-profile ransomware gangs LockBit and BlackCat, Q1 2024 became the most active first quarter ever recorded — a 21% increase over Q1 2023, according to Corvus Insurance. In January, Corvus reported that global ran… Continue reading Ransomware activity is back on track despite law enforcement efforts→

Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud

Most businesses struggle with identity verification and have concerns over ability to protect against AI, according to Ping Identity. Despite stronger protection solutions available, many organizations aren’t taking full advantage. The report, based on… Continue reading Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud→