Proactive cybersecurity: A strategic approach to cost efficiency and crisis management

In this Help Net Security interview, Stephanie Hagopian, VP of Security at CDW, discusses offensive strategies in the face of complex cyberattacks and the role of the zero-trust model. The conversation also covers the essential steps for a reactive cyb… Continue reading Proactive cybersecurity: A strategic approach to cost efficiency and crisis management

Out with the old and in with the improved: MFA needs a revamp

From AI to ZTA (zero-trust architecture), the technology responsible for protecting your company’s data has evolved immensely. Despite the advances, cybercriminals repeatedly find new and creative ways to gain access to sensitive information. This can … Continue reading Out with the old and in with the improved: MFA needs a revamp

Understanding zero-trust design philosophy and principles

In this Help Net Security interview, Phil Vachon, Head of Infrastructure in the Office of the CTO at Bloomberg, discusses the varying definitions of zero trust among security professionals and companies, emphasizing its broad design philosophy. Vachon … Continue reading Understanding zero-trust design philosophy and principles

Why zero-trust segmentation is critical for cloud resilience

Nearly all organizations rely on the cloud to store sensitive data and run critical systems. But for many, cloud security hasn’t kept up. 93% agree that zero-trust segmentation is essential to their cloud security strategy. In this Help Net Security vi… Continue reading Why zero-trust segmentation is critical for cloud resilience

Strategies for cultivating a supportive culture in zero-trust adoption

In this Help Net Security interview, Wolfgang Goerlich, Advisory CISO at Cisco, discusses the benefits of implementing a mature zero-trust model for both security and business outcomes, revealing a decrease in reported security incidents and enhanced a… Continue reading Strategies for cultivating a supportive culture in zero-trust adoption

Strategies for cultivating a supportive culture in zero-trust adoption

In this Help Net Security interview, Wolfgang Goerlich, Advisory CISO at Cisco, discusses the benefits of implementing a mature zero-trust model for both security and business outcomes, revealing a decrease in reported security incidents and enhanced a… Continue reading Strategies for cultivating a supportive culture in zero-trust adoption

Smaller businesses embrace GenAI, overlook security measures

Organizations are feeling the pressure to rush into generative AI (GenAI) tool usage, despite significant security concerns, according to Zscaler. More than 900 global IT decision makers, although 89% of organizations consider GenAI tools like ChatGPT … Continue reading Smaller businesses embrace GenAI, overlook security measures

Traditional cloud security isn’t up to the task

In the last year, 47% of all data breaches originated in the cloud, and more than 6 in 10 respondents believe cloud security is lacking and poses a severe risk to their business operations, according to Illumio. The average organization who suffered a … Continue reading Traditional cloud security isn’t up to the task

AI disinformation campaigns pose major threat to 2024 elections

AI, post-quantum cryptography, zero trust, cryptography research, and election security will shape cybersecurity strategies in the present and for 2024, according to NTT. As the world emerged from the pandemic and continued to adapt to the rapid implem… Continue reading AI disinformation campaigns pose major threat to 2024 elections

Microsegmentation proves its worth in ransomware defense

The number of ransomware attacks (successful and unsuccessful) has doubled over the past two years, from 43 on average in 2021 to 86 in 2023, according to Akamai. Security organizations have responded to the recent rise in ransomware attacks by impleme… Continue reading Microsegmentation proves its worth in ransomware defense