We must adjust expectations for the CISO role

Cybersecurity has become one of the most high-stakes facets of business operations in the past few years. The chief information security officer (CISO) role, once a back-office function primarily focused on technical oversight, has moved squarely into … Continue reading We must adjust expectations for the CISO role

Shaping effective AI governance is about balancing innovation with humanity

In this Help Net Security interview, Ben de Bont, CISO at ServiceNow, discusses AI governance, focusing on how to foster innovation while ensuring responsible oversight. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between technologists, policymakers, and … Continue reading Shaping effective AI governance is about balancing innovation with humanity

Why crisis simulations fail and how to fix them

In this Help Net Security interview, Allison Ritter, Head of Cyber Experiential Exercising at Cyberbit, shares her insights on the key differences between in-person and virtual cyber crisis simulations and what makes each approach effective. Ritter hig… Continue reading Why crisis simulations fail and how to fix them

Preventing data leakage in low-node/no-code environments

Low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms enable application development by citizen developers, often generating “shadow engineering” projects that evade security oversight. While LCNC solutions like Power BI reports and automated workflows foster agility and … Continue reading Preventing data leakage in low-node/no-code environments

Strengthening security posture with comprehensive cybersecurity assessments

In this Help Net Security interview, Phani Dasari, CISO at HGS, discusses key aspects of cybersecurity assessments, including effective tools and methodologies, the role of AI and automation, and strategies for aligning assessments with organizational … Continue reading Strengthening security posture with comprehensive cybersecurity assessments

Who handles what? Common misconceptions about SaaS security responsibilities

In this Help Net Security interview, James Dolph, CISO at Guidewire, addresses common misconceptions about security responsibilities in cloud environments, particularly in SaaS, and how these misunderstandings can lead to security risks. What common mi… Continue reading Who handles what? Common misconceptions about SaaS security responsibilities

December 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: The secure future initiative impact

It seems like 2024 just started, but the final Patch Tuesday of the year is almost here! In retrospect, it has been a busy year with continued Windows 11 releases, the new Server 2025 release, and all the patches we’ve needed to deal with on Patch Tues… Continue reading December 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: The secure future initiative impact

Building a robust security posture with limited resources

In this Help Net Security interview, Gareth Lindahl-Wise, CISO at Ontinue, discusses how business leaders can align innovation with cybersecurity, tackle the risks posed by legacy systems, and build defenses for startups. Lindahl-Wise also highlights c… Continue reading Building a robust security posture with limited resources

Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data

As the era of quantum computing draws closer, businesses face a new and unprecedented threat to data security: “Q-day.” This looming turning point—when quantum machines can break traditional encryption with ease—has the potential to upend c… Continue reading Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data

How the Shadowserver Foundation helps network defenders with free intelligence feeds

In this Help Net Security interview, Piotr Kijewski, CEO of The Shadowserver Foundation, discusses the organization’s mission to enhance internet security by exposing vulnerabilities, malicious activity, and emerging threats. Kijewski explains the foun… Continue reading How the Shadowserver Foundation helps network defenders with free intelligence feeds