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

Understanding employees’ motivations behind risky actions

More 68% of employees knowingly put their organizations at risk, potentially leading to ransomware or malware infections, data breaches, or financial loss, according to Proofpoint. Perception on security responsibility And while the incidence of succes… Continue reading Understanding employees’ motivations behind risky actions

The right strategy for effective cybersecurity awareness

Employees play a significant role in safeguarding organizational assets. With a constantly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity awareness training is an essential component in creating a good security culture. Why cybersecurity awareness training? … Continue reading The right strategy for effective cybersecurity awareness

The power of basics in 2024’s cybersecurity strategies

In this Help Net Security video, Nick Carroll, Cyber Incident Response Manager at Raytheon, discusses how while organizations will be challenged to strengthen their defenses faster than cyber threats are evolving, this ‘come from behind’ rush to keep p… Continue reading The power of basics in 2024’s cybersecurity strategies

Finding the right approach to security awareness

As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become increasingly vital. Security awareness training is essential and must be a live, evolv… Continue reading Finding the right approach to security awareness

Great security training is a real challenge

All employees need security training, yet it’s generally a resented afterthought. A variety of studies over years show that human error is generally felt to be the largest vulnerability in organizations. For technology companies like SaaS providers, wh… Continue reading Great security training is a real challenge

Open redirect flaws increasingly exploited by phishers

Phishing attacks using open redirect flaws are on the rise again, according to Kroll’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team, which means organizations should consider refreshing employees’ awareness and knowledge on how to spot them. Malicious UR… Continue reading Open redirect flaws increasingly exploited by phishers

Using creative recruitment strategies to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage

With the increasing complexity of cyber threats and the global shortage of cybersecurity experts, organizations are looking for creative approaches to recruiting and retaining top talent. In this Help Net Security interview, Jon Check, Executive Direct… Continue reading Using creative recruitment strategies to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage

Managing human cyber risks matters now more than ever

As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become increasingly vital, according to the SANS Institute. The report underscores the escala… Continue reading Managing human cyber risks matters now more than ever

Cybersecurity measures SMBs should implement

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are targeted by cyberattackers as much as large companies, the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has revealed; here are some cybersecurity controls they should prioritize. Company size does n… Continue reading Cybersecurity measures SMBs should implement