Cybersecurity layoffs in 2023: What to expect?

The economic downturn predicted for 2023 will lead to layoffs but cybersecurity workers will be least affected, says the latest (ISC)² report. Also, as soon as things get better, they will likely be the first ones to get (re)hired. Execs have realized … Continue reading Cybersecurity layoffs in 2023: What to expect?

Navigating the ever-changing landscape of digital security solutions

Recently, Entrust named Bhagwat Swaroop as President, Digital Security Solutions. In this role, Bhagwat will lead the evolution, growth, and expansion of the Entrust Digital Security portfolio, which includes solutions for data encryption, public and p… Continue reading Navigating the ever-changing landscape of digital security solutions

High-risk users may be few, but the threat they pose is huge

High-risk users represent approximately 10% of the worker population and are found in every department and function of the organization, according to Elevate Security research. High-risk users represent a sizable threat to the organization Additionally… Continue reading High-risk users may be few, but the threat they pose is huge

Combining identity and security strategies to mitigate risks

Last week, the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a nonprofit that provides vendor-neutral resources to help organizations reduce the risk of a breach by combining identity and security strategies, announced Jeff Reich as the organization’s new… Continue reading Combining identity and security strategies to mitigate risks

Can we predict cyber attacks? Bfore.AI says they can

Recently, at Cybertech Tel Aviv 2023, I met with Luigi Lenguito, CEO at Bfore.AI, who introduced me to their technology. In this Help Net Security interview, Lenguito talks about threat prevention challenges and how his company can predict cyber attack… Continue reading Can we predict cyber attacks? Bfore.AI says they can

How CISOs can improve security practices to keep up with evolving technologies

TikTok and Lensa AI have sparked worldwide conversations on the future of social media and consumer data privacy. In this Help Net Security video, Rick McElroy, Principal Security Strategist at VMware, offers a perspective on these trends, including ti… Continue reading How CISOs can improve security practices to keep up with evolving technologies

Top 3 resolutions for security teams

As 2023 goals become solidified, companies need to decide how they are prioritizing cybersecurity. It’s time to focus on what organizations can prioritize. In this Help Net Security video, Kevin Garrett, Senior Solutions Engineer at Censys, recom… Continue reading Top 3 resolutions for security teams

Balancing risk and security tradeoffs

In this Help Net Security video, Christopher Hodson, CSO at Cyberhaven, talks about how CISOs have been investing in inflating their tech stack, but for what? No amount of acronyms will do any good if stuff is leaking from within. Classifying files and… Continue reading Balancing risk and security tradeoffs

Short-staffed SOCs struggle to gain visibility into cloud activities

Enterprises have a limited number of analysts running their security operations centers (SOCs) and are deploying multiple tools in an attempt to address their cloud security challenges, according to ManageEngine. According to Gartner, 85% of organizati… Continue reading Short-staffed SOCs struggle to gain visibility into cloud activities

50% of organizations have indirect relationships with 200+ breached fourth-party vendors

98 percent of organizations have vendor relationships with at least one third-party that has experienced a breach in the last two years, according to SecurityScorecard and The Cyentia Institute. The study also found that 50 percent of organizations hav… Continue reading 50% of organizations have indirect relationships with 200+ breached fourth-party vendors