Review: Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition

Kali Linux has long been the go-to operating system for penetration testers and security professionals, and Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition by Ric Messier aims to guide readers through its core tools and use cases. This updated edition introduces new … Continue reading Review: Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition

Why CISOs need to understand the AI tech stack

As AI spreads, so do the risks. Security leaders are being asked to protect systems they don’t fully understand yet, and that’s a problem. A new report from the Paladin Global Institute, The AI Tech Stack: A Primer for Tech and Cyber Policy, breaks dow… Continue reading Why CISOs need to understand the AI tech stack

Unpacking the security complexity of no-code development platforms

In this Help Net Security interview, Amichai Shulman, CTO at Nokod Security, discusses how the abstraction layer in no-code environments complicates security by obscuring data flow, identity propagation, and control logic. Shulman also addresses why vu… Continue reading Unpacking the security complexity of no-code development platforms

Identifying high-risk APIs across thousands of code repositories

In this Help Net Security interview, Joni Klippert, CEO of StackHawk, discusses why API visibility is a major blind spot for security teams, how legacy tools fall short, and how StackHawk identifies risky APIs and sensitive data directly from code befo… Continue reading Identifying high-risk APIs across thousands of code repositories

Want fewer security fires to fight? Start with threat modeling

CISOs understand that threat modeling helps teams identify risks early and build safer systems. But outside the security org, the value isn’t always clear. When competing for budget or board attention, threat modeling often loses out to more visible ef… Continue reading Want fewer security fires to fight? Start with threat modeling

Build a mobile hacking rig with a Pixel and Kali NetHunter

A cybersecurity hobbyist has built a compact, foldable mobile hacking rig that runs Kali NetHunter on a Google Pixel 3 XL. It’s called the NetHunter C-deck, and it packs serious functionality into a small, 3D-printed shell. NetHunter C-deck v2.1.0 The … Continue reading Build a mobile hacking rig with a Pixel and Kali NetHunter

OWASP Nettacker: Open-source scanner for recon and vulnerability assessment

OWASP Nettacker is a free, open-source tool designed for network scanning, information gathering, and basic vulnerability assessment. Built and maintained by the OWASP community, Nettacker helps security pros automate common tasks like port scanning, s… Continue reading OWASP Nettacker: Open-source scanner for recon and vulnerability assessment

How to build AI into your business without breaking compliance

AI is supposed to make businesses faster, smarter, and more competitive, but most projects fall short. The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) says the real issue is companies cramming AI into old, rigid processes that just can’t keep up. “AI adoption in bus… Continue reading How to build AI into your business without breaking compliance

Android Enterprise update puts mobile security first

Google is rolling out new Android Enterprise features aimed at improving mobile security, IT management, and employee productivity. According to Zimperium’s 2025 Global Mobile Threat Report, attackers are now prioritizing mobile devices over desktops. … Continue reading Android Enterprise update puts mobile security first

The legal questions to ask when your systems go dark

At Span Cyber Security Arena, I sat down with Iva Mišković, Partner at the ISO-certified Mišković & Mišković law firm, to discuss the role of legal teams during cyber incidents. She shared why lawyers should assume the worst, coordinate quickly, a… Continue reading The legal questions to ask when your systems go dark