From posture to prioritization: The shift toward unified runtime platforms

In this Help Net Security interview, Rinki Sethi, Chief Security Officer at Upwind, discusses how runtime platforms help CISOs shift from managing tools to managing risk. She encourages CISOs to position runtime as a practical layer for real-time risk … Continue reading From posture to prioritization: The shift toward unified runtime platforms

Why should companies or organizations convert to FIDO security keys?

In this Help Net Security interview, Alexander Summerer, Head of Authentication at Swissbit, explains how FIDO security keys work, what threats they address, and why they’re gaining traction across industries, from healthcare to critical infrastructure… Continue reading Why should companies or organizations convert to FIDO security keys?

Why work-life balance in cybersecurity must start with executive support

In this Help Net Security interview, Stacy Wallace, CISO at Arizona Department of Revenue, talks about the realities of work-life balance in cybersecurity leadership. She shares how her team handles constant pressure, sets boundaries, and deals with st… Continue reading Why work-life balance in cybersecurity must start with executive support

Stealthy backdoor found hiding in SOHO devices running Linux

SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team has uncovered a network of compromised small office and home office (SOHO) devices they’re calling LapDogs. The threat is part of a broader shift in how China-Nexus threat actors are using Operational Relay Box (ORB) net… Continue reading Stealthy backdoor found hiding in SOHO devices running Linux

How CISOs can justify security investments in financial terms

In this Help Net Security interview, John Verry, Managing Director at CBIZ, discusses how insurers and financial risk professionals evaluate cybersecurity maturity through different lenses. He also shows how framing cyber risk in business terms can str… Continue reading How CISOs can justify security investments in financial terms

Quantum risk is already changing cybersecurity

A new report from the Cyber Threat Alliance warns that the era of quantum risk is already underway, and security teams need to stop treating it like a problem for tomorrow. The report, Approaching Quantum Dawn: Closing the Cybersecurity Readiness Gap B… Continue reading Quantum risk is already changing cybersecurity

Strategies to secure long-life IoT devices

In this Help Net Security interview, Rob ter Linden, CISO at Signify, discusses priorities for CISOs working on IoT security, including the need for compliant infrastructure, easy device management, and preparing for future tech like quantum computing … Continue reading Strategies to secure long-life IoT devices

Why AI code assistants need a security reality check

In this Help Net Security interview, Silviu Asandei, Security Specialist and Security Governance at Sonar, discusses how AI code assistants are transforming development workflows and impacting security. He explains how these tools can boost productivit… Continue reading Why AI code assistants need a security reality check

GPS tracker detection made easy with off-the-shelf hardware

Cyberstalkers are increasingly turning to cheap GPS trackers to secretly monitor people in real time. These devices, which often cost less than $30 and run on 4G LTE networks, are small, easy to hide under a bumper or in a glovebox, and can go undetect… Continue reading GPS tracker detection made easy with off-the-shelf hardware