Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy

Password policies are a cornerstone of cybersecurity for any organization. A good password policy ensures every end user has a strong and unique password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. These policies not only… Continue reading Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy

70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained

The geographic distribution of open-source contributions introduces geopolitical risks that organizations must urgently consider, especially with rising nation-state attacks, according to Lineaje. Open-source code risks rise with anonymous contribution… Continue reading 70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained

65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity

High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, according to CyberArk. CyberArk surveyed 14,003 employees in the UK, USA, Fra… Continue reading 65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity

Whitepaper: 9 traits of effective cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow

The cyber world needs your expertise. However, the security leaders of tomorrow require a broad set of skills that job experience alone does not arm you with. What do organizations demand? And how can you acquire the technical and soft skills that driv… Continue reading Whitepaper: 9 traits of effective cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow

Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays

In this Help Net Security video, Sean Tufts, managing partner for critical infrastructure and operational technology at Optiv, discusses best practices for keeping businesses secure amidst a barrage of threats during the holiday season. Pause large cha… Continue reading Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays

5 reasons to double down on network security

Cybersecurity programs have evolved significantly over the past few decades. The advent of cloud computing shattered the conventional corporate perimeter, forcing organizations to update their defense strategies. Today, with the rise of work-from-anywh… Continue reading 5 reasons to double down on network security

How AI is transforming human risk management

While human error has always posed a cybersecurity risk, AI and emerging tech are playing an evolving role in Human Risk Management – uncovering new needs, challenges, and pain points. In this Help Net Security video, Bret Fund, SVP and General Manager… Continue reading How AI is transforming human risk management

Week in review: Exploitable flaws in corporate VPN clients, malware loader created with gaming engine

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Researchers reveal exploitable flaws in corporate VPN clients Researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in the update process of Palo Alto Networks (CVE… Continue reading Week in review: Exploitable flaws in corporate VPN clients, malware loader created with gaming engine