Zscaler CISO on balancing security and user convenience in hybrid work environments

In this Help Net Security interview, Sean Cordero, CISO at Zscaler, talks about securing hybrid work and the new challenges it presents to cybersecurity teams. He discusses how hybrid work has exposed gaps in traditional security models while offering … Continue reading Zscaler CISO on balancing security and user convenience in hybrid work environments

Preparing financial institutions for the next generation of cyber threats

In this Help Net Security interview, James Mirfin, SVP and Head of Risk and Identity Solutions at Visa, discusses key priorities for leaders combating fraud, the next-generation threats institutions must prepare for, and the role of collaboration betwe… Continue reading Preparing financial institutions for the next generation of cyber threats

Biden Signs New Cybersecurity Order

President Biden has signed a new cybersecurity order. It has a bunch of provisions, most notably using the US governments procurement power to improve cybersecurity practices industry-wide.

Some details:

The core of the executive order is an array of mandates for protecting government networks based on lessons learned from recent major incidents­—namely, the security failures of federal contractors.

The order requires software vendors to submit proof that they follow secure development practices, building on a mandate that debuted in 2022 in response to …

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A CISA secure-by-design guru makes the case for the future of the initiative

The initiative had led to tangible changes, Jack Cable said upon his exit from the agency as senior technical adviser.

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Bipartisan cloud study recommends speeding federal adoption, or remain vulnerable on cyber

The CSIS commission recommended a rethinking of existing procedures to quicken federal agencies’ pace.

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Second Biden cyber executive order directs agency action on fed security, AI, space

A draft obtained by CyberScoop would give the sitting president a short window to sign it before his exit.

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National Cyber Director Harry Coker looks back (and ahead) on the Cyber Director office

It’s made real strides, but there’s a lot more that it could be doing, he said, and more that needs to be done.

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Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity

With the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline approaching on 17th January, 2025, Europe’s top 100 companies face an urgent cybersecurity challenge, according to SecurityScorecard. A-rated companies safer from breaches The report high… Continue reading Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity

IBM’s Acquisition of HashiCorp Investigated by UK Competition Authority

HashiCorp provides hybrid and multi-cloud lifecycle management products that could assist IBM’s customers with their AI ambitions. Continue reading IBM’s Acquisition of HashiCorp Investigated by UK Competition Authority