Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services are in high demand. Even though it is clear to all that this trend is growing, most service providers only offer a portion of overall CISO duties. Many ask themselves “Can we offer…
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Immuta AI and Copilot enhance data governance at scale
Immuta announced Immuta AI, a new foundational layer within the Immuta Platform, designed to infuse AI across the platform to enhance data governance at scale – including seamless integration with Immuta’s Data Marketplace to further streamline access to governed data. As…
Building cyber resilience in banking: Expert insights on strategy, risk, and regulation
In this Help Net Security interview, Matthew Darlage, CISO at Citizens, discusses key strategies for strengthening cyber resilience in banks. He underlines that adherence to frameworks like NIST is essential for continuous improvement and that data protection measures are critical…
Why a push for encryption backdoors is a global security risk
Governments in the UK, US, and Europe are pressuring tech companies to weaken encryption in the name of security. The latest push from the UK government demanding Apple create a backdoor to encrypted iCloud data is just one example, one…
CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it)
The dynamic between CISOs and CIOs has always been complex. While both roles are essential to an organization’s success, their priorities often put them at odds. The CIO focuses on IT efficiency, innovation, and business enablement, while the CISO prioritizes…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: March 4, 2025
Application Security Engineer Via | Israel | Hybrid – View job details As a Application Security Engineer, you will perform security assessments, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and code reviews, to identify security weaknesses in applications. Define and implement application…
Online crime-as-a-service skyrockets with 24,000 users selling attack tools
The growth of AI-based technology has introduced new challenges, making remote identity verification systems more vulnerable to attacks, according to iProov. Innovative and easily accessible tools have allowed threat actors to become more sophisticated overnight, powering an increasing number of…
Innovation vs. security: Managing shadow AI risks
In this Help Net Security video, Tim Morris, Chief Security Advisor at Tanium, shares practical best practices to help organizations balance innovation and security while leveraging AI. Morris warns of an even riskier shadow AI trend in which departments, unsatisfied…
Outpost24 introduces CyberFlex to streamline attack surface management and pen testing
Outpost24 has launched Outpost24 CyberFlex, a comprehensive application security solution that combines Attack Surface Management (ASM) and Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) to manage and secure an organization’s external-facing applications, and deliver enhanced visibility in a flexible and agile…
Palo Alto Networks provides AI-powered security to 5G enterprise customers
Palo Alto Networks introduced today Prisma SASE 5G, delivering the functionality and capabilities customers need to stay protected for the future state of mobility and connectivity. The company also announced the expansion of its private 5G collaborations, working with seven…
Commix: Open-source OS command injection exploitation tool
Commix is an open-source penetration testing tool designed to automate the detection and exploitation of command injection vulnerabilities, streamlining security assessments for researchers and ethical hackers. Commix features Easy to use: Commix simplifies the process of identifying and exploiting command…
Review: The Chief AI Officer’s Handbook
The Chief AI Officer’s Handbook is a comprehensive resource for professionals navigating AI implementation and strategy. It is particularly valuable for Chief AI Officers (CAIOs), offering guidance on defining their role and executing AI-driven business strategies. About the author Jarrod…
How QR code attacks work and how to protect yourself
QR codes have become an integral part of our everyday life due to their simplicity. While they’ve been around for many years, their use exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, when businesses turned to them for contactless menus, payments, and check-ins.…
Week in review: Botnet hits M365 accounts, PoC for Ivanti Endpoint Manager vulnerabilities released
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Massive botnet hits Microsoft 365 accounts A recently discovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is launching coordinated password-spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts.…
OT/ICS cyber threats escalate as geopolitical conflicts intensify
Ransomware attacks against industrial organizations surged by 87% over the past year, while new malware families designed specifically for OT environments emerged. These findings highlight a troubling trend: OT systems are increasingly becoming mainstream targets, and even sophisticated threat actors…
MITRE Caldera RCE vulnerability with public PoC fixed, patch ASAP! (CVE-2025–27364)
Users of the MITRE Caldera cyber security platform have been urged to plug a critical hole (CVE-2025–27364) that may allow unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution. About MITRE Caldera MITRE Caldera is a platform built on the MITRE ATT&CK…
OSPS Baseline: Practical security best practices for open source software projects
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), a cross-industry initiative by the Linux Foundation, has announced the initial release of the Open Source Project Security Baseline (OSPS Baseline), a tiered framework of security practices that evolve with the maturity of open…
Understanding the AI Act and its compliance challenges
In this Help Net Security interview, David Dumont, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, discusses the implications of the EU AI Act and how organizations can leverage existing GDPR frameworks while addressing new obligations such as conformity assessments and transparency requirements.…
The art of balancing data security with business goals
In this Help Net Security video, Nathan Parks, Senior Research Specialist at Gartner, discusses their recent research, revealing that only 14% of security leaders effectively balance data security with business goals. 35% of leaders are focused on securing data, while…
Infosec products of the month: February 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1Password, Armor, BigID, Dynatrace, Fortinet, Legit Security, Netwrix, Nymi, Palo Alto Networks, Pangea, Privacera, Qualys, SafeBreach, Satori, Seal Security, Socure, and Veeam Software. Qualys TotalAppSec…