Thinking outside the code: How the hacker mindset drives innovation

Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized security analyst, author, and researcher. Since 2000, Keren has worked with leading Israeli security firms, government organizations, innovative start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies. She is the founder of … Continue reading Thinking outside the code: How the hacker mindset drives innovation

5 free red teaming resources to get you started

Red teaming is evaluating the effectiveness of your cybersecurity by eliminating defender bias and adopting an adversarial perspective within your organization. Tactics may include anything from social engineering to physical security breaches to simul… Continue reading 5 free red teaming resources to get you started

Geopolitical tensions escalate OT cyber attacks

In this Help Net Security interview, Andrew Ginter, VP of Industrial Security at Waterfall Security, discusses operational technology (OT) cyber attacks and their 2024 Threat Report. He examines how global geopolitical tensions and evolving ransomware … Continue reading Geopolitical tensions escalate OT cyber attacks

Strategies to cultivate collaboration between NetOps and SecOps

In this Help Net Security interview, Debby Briggs, CISO at Netscout, discusses breaking down silos between NetOps and SecOps. Practical steps include scheduling strategy meetings, understanding communication preferences, and fostering team collaboratio… Continue reading Strategies to cultivate collaboration between NetOps and SecOps

The next wave of mobile threats

According to McAfee, apps, whether for communication, productivity, or gaming, are among the biggest threats to mobile security. Technavio expects the global mobile security software market to grow by $2.75 billion between 2020 and 2025, expanding at a… Continue reading The next wave of mobile threats

Strategies for secure identity management in hybrid environments

In this Help Net Security interview, Charlotte Wylie, SVP and Deputy CSO at Okta, discusses the challenges of managing user identities across hybrid IT environments. She emphasizes balancing and adopting comprehensive security controls, including cloud… Continue reading Strategies for secure identity management in hybrid environments

How can the energy sector bolster its resilience to ransomware attacks?

Since it plays a vital role in every functioning society, the energy sector has always been a prime target for state-backed cybercriminals. The cyber threats targeting this industry have grown significantly in recent years, as geopolitical tensions hav… Continue reading How can the energy sector bolster its resilience to ransomware attacks?

Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure show advanced tactics and new capabilities

In this Help Net Security interview, Marty Edwards, Deputy CTO OT/IoT at Tenable, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure. Edwards highlights the need for collaborative efforts between policymake… Continue reading Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure show advanced tactics and new capabilities

73% brace for cybersecurity impact on business in the next year or two

Only 3% of organizations across the globe have the ‘mature’ level of readiness needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks, according to Cisco. The 2024 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index highlights that readiness is down significantly f… Continue reading 73% brace for cybersecurity impact on business in the next year or two