Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays

In this Help Net Security video, Sean Tufts, managing partner for critical infrastructure and operational technology at Optiv, discusses best practices for keeping businesses secure amidst a barrage of threats during the holiday season. Pause large cha… Continue reading Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays

Cultivating a security-first mindset: Key leadership actions

In this Help Net Security interview, Emily Wienhold, Cyber Education Specialist at Optiv, discusses how business leaders can promote a security-first culture within their organizations. Wienhold also discusses strategies for maintaining ongoing cyberse… Continue reading Cultivating a security-first mindset: Key leadership actions

The surge in cyber insurance and what it means for your business

The cyber insurance market is set for explosive growth as organizations increasingly seek financial protection against rising cyber threats. This surge in demand reflects a broader shift in how businesses approach risk management, viewing cyber insuran… Continue reading The surge in cyber insurance and what it means for your business

Companies spend more on cybersecurity but struggle to track expenses

Most companies do not know how effectively they are investing money to fight the cybersecurity threat, according to Optiv. Cybersecurity budgets are increasing and cyber incidents are rampant, and yet only a small percentage of respondents have a forma… Continue reading Companies spend more on cybersecurity but struggle to track expenses

2024 cybersecurity outlook: A wave of global threats on the horizon

2024 is expected to witness a surge in cyberattacks driven by global events and the widespread accessibility of advanced technologies. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present segments from previously recorded videos where cybersecurity experts d… Continue reading 2024 cybersecurity outlook: A wave of global threats on the horizon

Cyber insurance predictions for 2024

In this Help Net Security video, Dara Gibson, Senior Cyber Insurance Manager at Optiv, discusses cyber insurance and what we should expect to see in 2024: Ransomware, BEC, and pixel privacy claims will remain at the forefront of cyber insurance claims … Continue reading Cyber insurance predictions for 2024

Optiv launches OT cyber services to help organizations identify business-specific OT risks

Digitization and the heavy adoption of connected devices are enabling organizations to reach new heights and, at the same time, have intensified the threat landscape and extended the attack surface. As organizations work to reap the benefits of the IT,… Continue reading Optiv launches OT cyber services to help organizations identify business-specific OT risks

ChatGPT is bringing advancements and challenges for cybersecurity

Understanding why ChatGPT is garnering so much attention takes a bit of background. Up until recently, AI models have been quite “dumb”: they could only respond to specific tasks when trained on a large dataset providing context on what to find. But, o… Continue reading ChatGPT is bringing advancements and challenges for cybersecurity

Make sure your company is prepared for the holiday hacking season

We’re coming to that time of the year when employees are excited about the holidays and taking time off to be with their loved ones. But while employees are preparing for some rest and relaxation, hackers are gearing up for their busy season. In fact, … Continue reading Make sure your company is prepared for the holiday hacking season