AI security posture management will be needed before agentic AI takes hold

As I’m currently knee deep in testing agentic AI in all its forms, as well as new iterations of current generative AI models such as OpenAI’s O1, the complexities of securing AI bot frameworks for enterprise security teams are beginning to crystallize…. Continue reading AI security posture management will be needed before agentic AI takes hold

Defense strategies to counter escalating hybrid attacks

In this Help Net Security interview, Tomer Shloman, Sr. Security Researcher at Trellix, talks about attack attribution, outlines solutions for recognizing hybrid threats, and offers advice on how organizations can protect themselves against hybrid atta… Continue reading Defense strategies to counter escalating hybrid attacks

Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient

In this Help Net Security interview, Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis, discusses common backup strategy pitfalls, reasons for backup failures, and offers actionable advice for organizations looking to improve their backup and recovery processes.
The po… Continue reading Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient

Scam Yourself attacks: How social engineering is evolving

We’ve entered a new era where verification must come before trust, and for good reason. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and one of the trends getting a fresh reboot in 2025 is the “scam yourself” attacks. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill phishing … Continue reading Scam Yourself attacks: How social engineering is evolving

Addressing the intersection of cyber and physical security threats

In this Help Net Security, Nicholas Jackson, Director of Cyber Operations at Bitdefender, discusses how technologies like AI, quantum computing, and IoT are reshaping cybersecurity. He shares his perspective on the new threats these advancements bring … Continue reading Addressing the intersection of cyber and physical security threats

Decentralization is happening everywhere, so why are crypto wallets “walled gardens”?

The twin cryptocurrency and digital identity revolutions are supposed to be building a better future, where anybody can take charge of their sovereignty and security in a world where both face unprecedented threats. Yet at one crucial level, the decent… Continue reading Decentralization is happening everywhere, so why are crypto wallets “walled gardens”?

AI-driven insights transform security preparedness and recovery

In this Help Net Security interview, Arunava Bag, CTO at Digitate, discusses how organizations can recover digital operations after an incident, prioritize cybersecurity strategies, and secure digital operations with effective frameworks. What measures… Continue reading AI-driven insights transform security preparedness and recovery

Balancing usability and security in the fight against identity-based attacks

In this Help Net Security interview, Adam Bateman, CEO of Push Security, talks about the rise in identity-based attacks, how they’re becoming more sophisticated each year, and how AI and ML are both fueling these threats and helping to defend against t… Continue reading Balancing usability and security in the fight against identity-based attacks

How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions

Ross Young is the CISO in residence at Team8 and the creator of the OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix (TaSM). In this interview, he shares his perspective on how cybersecurity professionals can tailor their presentations to the board, aligning security… Continue reading How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions

A humble proposal: The InfoSec CIA triad should be expanded

The inconsistent and incomplete definitions of essential properties in information security create confusion within the InfoSec community, gaps in security controls, and may elevate the costs of incidents. In this article, I will analyze the CIA triad,… Continue reading A humble proposal: The InfoSec CIA triad should be expanded