Most security pros turn to unauthorized AI tools at work

Security experts are increasingly resorting to unauthorized AI tools, possibly because they are unhappy with the level of automation implemented in their organization’s security operation centers (SOCs), according to a study conducted by Wakefiel… Continue reading Most security pros turn to unauthorized AI tools at work

ChatGPT and the Growing Threat of Bring Your Own AI to the SOC

Two new surveys stress the need for automation and AI – but one survey raises the additional specter of the growing use of bring your own AI (BYO-AI).
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Endpoint security getting easier, but most organizations lack tool consolidation

IT and security teams are consolidating management and security functions to help better deliver new applications to end users, improve regulatory compliance, and reduce cyberattacks resulting from poor coordination between endpoint security and manage… Continue reading Endpoint security getting easier, but most organizations lack tool consolidation

Top 3 resolutions for security teams

As 2023 goals become solidified, companies need to decide how they are prioritizing cybersecurity. It’s time to focus on what organizations can prioritize. In this Help Net Security video, Kevin Garrett, Senior Solutions Engineer at Censys, recom… Continue reading Top 3 resolutions for security teams

Short-staffed SOCs struggle to gain visibility into cloud activities

Enterprises have a limited number of analysts running their security operations centers (SOCs) and are deploying multiple tools in an attempt to address their cloud security challenges, according to ManageEngine. According to Gartner, 85% of organizati… Continue reading Short-staffed SOCs struggle to gain visibility into cloud activities

ChatGPT: The infosec assistant that is jack of all trades, master of none

ChatGPT from OpenAI is a conversational chatbot that was recently released in preview mode for research purposes. It takes natural language as an input and aims to solve problems, provide follow up questions or even challenge assertions depending on wh… Continue reading ChatGPT: The infosec assistant that is jack of all trades, master of none

4 key shifts in the breach and attack simulation (BAS) market

The increase in the number of attack surfaces along with the rise in cybercriminal sophistication is generating technical debt for security operations centers (SOCs), many of which are understaffed and unable to dedicate time to effectively manage the … Continue reading 4 key shifts in the breach and attack simulation (BAS) market

Delivering visibility requires a new approach for SecOps

As the world watches the conflict with Russia unfold, cybersecurity defenders are working overtime. Defenders are being asked by key stakeholders, boards, and even CISA for transparency on how their organization is faring against cyberattacks. SOCs und… Continue reading Delivering visibility requires a new approach for SecOps

Incident responders increasingly seek out mental health assistance

Incident responders are primarily driven by a strong sense of duty to protect others. This responsibility that’s increasingly challenged by the surge of disruptive attacks, from the proliferation of ransomware attacks to the recent rise of wiper malwar… Continue reading Incident responders increasingly seek out mental health assistance

7 metrics to measure the effectiveness of your security operations

Given inflation and economic uncertainty, the cybersecurity industry is starting to experience budget cuts, despite a surge in ransomware attacks. As more budgets are going under the microscope, and in some cases, on the chopping block, one of the best… Continue reading 7 metrics to measure the effectiveness of your security operations