Cybersecurity should be a business priority for CEOs

74% of CEOs are concerned about their organizations’ ability to avert or minimize damage to the business from a cyberattack – even though 96% of CEOs said that cybersecurity is critical to organizational growth and stability, according to Accentu… Continue reading Cybersecurity should be a business priority for CEOs

Enterprises see AI as a worthwhile investment

92% of AI team leaders at leading-edge organizations felt that their AI initiatives are generating value, according to Wallaroo.AI. Having found a successful formula, most of those surveyed plan to dramatically increase their spend on ML and use of ML … Continue reading Enterprises see AI as a worthwhile investment

Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk

Board members often lack technical expertise and may not fully grasp cyber risks. On the other hand, CISOs are more accustomed to interfacing with IT staff. This is understandable; the board is responsible for guiding high-level decision-making. They r… Continue reading Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk

Barriers preventing organizations from DevOps automation

Organizations’ investments in DevOps automation are delivering significant benefits, including a 61% improvement in software quality, a 57% reduction in deployment failures, and a 55% decrease in IT costs, according to Dynatrace. In most organizations,… Continue reading Barriers preventing organizations from DevOps automation

Cybersecurity budgets show moderate growth

Despite the economic uncertainty and inflation, security budgets generally continued to rise but at a lower rate than prior years, according to new research from IANS and Artico Search. Security budgets increase by 6% in 2023 Respondents reported an av… Continue reading Cybersecurity budgets show moderate growth

The hidden costs of neglecting cybersecurity for small businesses

In this Help Net Security interview, Raffaele Mautone, CEO of Judy Security, talks about the cybersecurity problems that small businesses face and the need for prioritization to save businesses from potential fines and damage to their brand reputation…. Continue reading The hidden costs of neglecting cybersecurity for small businesses

The pitfalls of neglecting security ownership at the design stage

For companies to avoid bleeding millions through cyber threats, they must build adaptability into their security strategy from the start while considering a range of inputs that go beyond the IT and network access aspects. In this Help Net Security int… Continue reading The pitfalls of neglecting security ownership at the design stage

Cloud service inefficiencies drain IT budgets

71% of IT professionals stated that cloud-related costs make up 30% or more of their total IT spend, according to Aptum. In the current demanding economic environment, organizations are becoming increasingly aware of the financial implications of their… Continue reading Cloud service inefficiencies drain IT budgets

Strong compliance management is crucial for fintech-bank partnerships

72% of banks and credit unions are prioritizing compliance when evaluating fintechs, citing it as their top criteria in the due diligence process, according to Ncontracts. As banks and credit unions evaluate fintech partnerships, cybersecurity (62%) is… Continue reading Strong compliance management is crucial for fintech-bank partnerships

Industrial cybersecurity giant Dragos rakes in new funding, sets sights on global expansion

Today, Dragos revealed that it has secured a $74 million Series D extension funding round, spearheaded by the strategic operating and investment firm WestCap. The funding extension comes when global governments and infrastructure providers increasingly… Continue reading Industrial cybersecurity giant Dragos rakes in new funding, sets sights on global expansion