Why security culture is crypto’s strongest asset

In this Help Net Security interview, Norah Beers, CISO at Grayscale, discusses key security challenges in managing crypto assets, adversary tactics, private key management, and securing both hot and cold wallets. From a threat modeling perspective, wha… Continue reading Why security culture is crypto’s strongest asset

Review: The Ultimate Kali Linux Book, Third Edition

Packed with real-world scenarios, hands-on techniques, and insights into widely used tools, the third edition of the bestselling Ultimate Kali Linux Book offers a practical path to learning penetration testing with Kali Linux. About the author Glen D. … Continue reading Review: The Ultimate Kali Linux Book, Third Edition

Why CISOs are doubling down on cyber crisis simulations

Cyber threats aren’t going away, and CISOs know prevention isn’t enough. Being ready to respond is just as important. Cyber crisis simulations offer a way to test that readiness. They let teams walk through real-world scenarios in a controlled setting,… Continue reading Why CISOs are doubling down on cyber crisis simulations

Transforming cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler

In this Help Net Security interview, Kevin Serafin, CISO at Ecolab, discusses aligning security strategy with long-term business goals, building strong partnerships across the organization, and approaching third-party risk with agility. How do you defi… Continue reading Transforming cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler

APTRS: Open-source automated penetration testing reporting system

APTRS is an open-source reporting tool built with Python and Django. It’s made for penetration testers and security teams who want to save time on reports. Instead of writing reports by hand, users can create PDF and Excel files directly in the tool. A… Continue reading APTRS: Open-source automated penetration testing reporting system

Observability is security’s way back into the cloud conversation

In this Help Net Security interview, Esteban Gutierrez, CISO and VP of Information Security at New Relic, discusses how the adoption of cloud infrastructure is outpacing security readiness. He shares strategies for overcoming common misconfigurations a… Continue reading Observability is security’s way back into the cloud conversation

CISOs battle security platform fatigue

It starts with good intentions. A tool to stop phishing. Another to monitor endpoints. One more for cloud workloads. Soon, a well-meaning CISO finds themselves managing dozens of products across teams, each with its own dashboard, alerts, and licensing… Continue reading CISOs battle security platform fatigue

The shift to identity-first security and why it matters

In this Help Net Security interview, Arun Shrestha, CEO at BeyondID, discusses how AI is transforming secure access management for both attackers and defenders. He discusses the shift toward identity-first security, and the role of contextual and conti… Continue reading The shift to identity-first security and why it matters

YES3 Scanner: Open-source S3 security scanner for public access, ransomware protection

YES3 Scanner is an open-source tool that scans and analyzes 10+ different configuration items for your S3 buckets in AWS. This includes access such as public access via ACLs and bucket policies – including the complex combinations of account and … Continue reading YES3 Scanner: Open-source S3 security scanner for public access, ransomware protection

Forward-thinking CISOs are shining a light on shadow IT

In this Help Net Security interview, Curtis Simpson, CISO and Chief Advocacy Officer at Armis, discusses how CISOs can balance security and innovation while managing the risks of shadow IT. Rather than focusing on restrictive policies, fostering proact… Continue reading Forward-thinking CISOs are shining a light on shadow IT