Demand for STEM training skyrockets

The rapid pace of globalization, digital transformation, and AI advancements have created a renewed demand for digital and human skills among US learners, according to Coursera. “The rise of digital jobs and remote work is creating unprecedented opport… Continue reading Demand for STEM training skyrockets

Navigating cybersecurity in the age of remote work

In this Help Net Security interview, Jay Chaudhry, CEO at Zscaler, talks about connecting and securing remote employees and their devices to access organizational resources from any location. He discusses the potential risks of remote VPN access, the i… Continue reading Navigating cybersecurity in the age of remote work

The essence of OT security: A proactive guide to achieving CISA’s Cybersecurity Performance Goals

The widespread adoption of remote and hybrid working practices in recent years has brought numerous benefits to various industries, but has also introduced new cyber threats, particularly in the critical infrastructure sector. These threats extend not … Continue reading The essence of OT security: A proactive guide to achieving CISA’s Cybersecurity Performance Goals

Blacklist untrustworthy apps that peek behind your firewall

With an increasing number of endpoints and expanding attack surfaces, dodgy apps can offer a way around your firewall. Due to data privacy concerns, Montana has passed the first bill in the United States to ban TikTok. Previously, India has banned 59 C… Continue reading Blacklist untrustworthy apps that peek behind your firewall

Study of past cyber attacks can improve organizations’ defense strategies

Ransomware operators have been increasingly launching frequent attacks, demanding higher ransoms, and publicly exposing victims, leading to the emergence of an ecosystem that involves access brokers, ransomware service providers, insurance providers, a… Continue reading Study of past cyber attacks can improve organizations’ defense strategies

The staying power of shadow IT, and how to combat risks related to it

There was a time, not too long ago, when most IT leaders believed shadow IT was a negligible element in their companies. They felt their IT organizations were so in control of what applications were purchased and who was granted access and that minimal… Continue reading The staying power of shadow IT, and how to combat risks related to it

Hybrid work environments are stressing CISOs

The impact of the hybrid workforce on security posture, as well as the risks introduced by this way of working, are posing concerns for CISOs and driving them to develop new strategies for hybrid work security, according to Red Access. Among the report… Continue reading Hybrid work environments are stressing CISOs

LastPass breach: Hacker accessed corporate vault by compromising senior developer’s home PC

LastPass is, once again, telling customers about a security incident related to the August 2022 breach of its development environment and subsequent unauthorized access to the company’s third-party cloud storage service that hosted backups: &#822… Continue reading LastPass breach: Hacker accessed corporate vault by compromising senior developer’s home PC

How to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage in the EU

The cybersecurity skills shortage is a global problem, but each region – including Europe or, more specifically, the EU – has distinct problems it has to tackle to solve it. In this Help Net Security Dritan Saliovski, Director – Nordi… Continue reading How to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage in the EU