The limits of AI-based deepfake detection

In this Help Net Security interview, Ben Colman, CEO of Reality Defender, discusses the challenges of detecting high-quality deepfakes in real-world applications. He addresses the effectiveness and limitations of watermarking, AI-based detection, and t… Continue reading The limits of AI-based deepfake detection

Enhancing visibility for better security in multi-cloud and hybrid environments

In this Help Net Security interview, Brooke Motta, CEO of RAD Security, talks about how cloud-specific threats have evolved and what companies should be watching out for. She discusses the growing complexity of cloud environments and the importance of … Continue reading Enhancing visibility for better security in multi-cloud and hybrid environments

Five backup lessons learned from the UnitedHealth ransomware attack

The ransomware attack on UnitedHealth earlier this year is quickly becoming the healthcare industry’s version of Colonial Pipeline, prompting congressional testimony, lawmaker scrutiny and potential legislation.  Over the past few months, there have be… Continue reading Five backup lessons learned from the UnitedHealth ransomware attack

Debunking myths about open-source security

In this Help Net Security interview, Stephanie Domas, CISO at Canonical, discusses common misconceptions about open-source security and how the community can work to dispel them. She explains how open-source solutions, contrary to myths, offer enterpri… Continue reading Debunking myths about open-source security

CISOs in 2025: Balancing security, compliance, and accountability

In this Help Net Security interview, Daniel Schwalbe, CISO at DomainTools, discusses the intensifying regulatory demands that have reshaped CISO accountability and daily decision-making. He outlines the skill sets future CISOs need, their key prioritie… Continue reading CISOs in 2025: Balancing security, compliance, and accountability

The changing face of identity security

It’s easy to see why identity security is often synonymous with user security. Social engineering tactics are the mainstay of the threat actor’s arsenal, and it’s rare to find an attack that doesn’t feature them to some degree. Getting hold of privileg… Continue reading The changing face of identity security

Evaluating your organization’s application risk management journey

In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Wysopal, Chief Security Evangelist at Veracode, discusses strategies for CISOs to quantify application risk in financial terms. Wysopal outlines the need for continuous risk management practices and robust str… Continue reading Evaluating your organization’s application risk management journey

November 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: New servers arrive early

Microsoft followed their October precedent set with Windows 11 24H2 and announced Microsoft Server 2025 on the first of November. We were expecting the official announcement at Microsoft Ignite near the end of the month, but with the early release, ear… Continue reading November 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: New servers arrive early

4 reasons why veterans thrive as cybersecurity professionals

Through their past military service, veterans are trained to think like adversaries, often share that mission-driven spirit and excel when working with a team to achieve a larger goal. They develop and champion the unique traits that cybersecurity comp… Continue reading 4 reasons why veterans thrive as cybersecurity professionals

Strategies for CISOs navigating hybrid and multi-cloud security

In this Help Net Security interview, Alex Freedland, CEO at Mirantis, discusses the cloud security challenges that CISOs need to tackle as multi-cloud and hybrid environments become the norm. He points out the expanded attack surfaces, the importance o… Continue reading Strategies for CISOs navigating hybrid and multi-cloud security