CISOs face mounting pressure to spend wisely on security. Yet, many organizations remain vulnerable due to misplaced priorities and inefficient budgeting. This article explores common pitfalls and offers strategies to strengthen cybersecurity. Recent data highlights a paradox: while cybersecurity budgets…
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: March 11,2025
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How remote work strengthens cybersecurity teams
The global transition to remote work has reshaped traditional workplace dynamics, introducing challenges and opportunities for cybersecurity teams. For CISOs and security professionals, embracing a remote workforce can be a strategic advantage, enhancing team capabilities and driving the modernization of…
Review: The Cybersecurity Trinity
The Cybersecurity Trinity provides a comprehensive approach to modern cybersecurity by integrating AI, automation, and active cyber defense (ACD) into a unified strategy. Instead of addressing these elements in isolation, the author demonstrates how they work together to enhance security…
Pondurance Platform 2.0 identifies data breach risks
Pondurance announced a major new version of its cybersecurity platform. Pondurance Platform 2.0 provides the foundation for Pondurance’s risk-based MDR service specifically designed to eliminate breach risks. With this announcement, Pondurance arms customers with the latest monitoring, detection, and response…
Detectify Alfred helps security teams collect threat intelligence
Detectify announced Alfred, a system that uses AI to completely autonomously source, prioritize, and generate high-fidelity security tests for the CVEs that are most likely to be exploited. This innovation allows Detectify to continuously and dynamically deliver security research to…
SimSpace Stack Optimizer allows organizations to measure their security technologies
SimSpace launched Stack Optimizer, designed to help organizations evaluate, test, and optimize their security and IT infrastructure. By leveraging SimSpace’s realistic simulated environments, organizations can perform comprehensive security performance benchmarking, validate detection engineering strategies, optimize operational workflows, and validate compliance…
March 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: A return to normalcy
The February Patch Tuesday updates and activity during the month marked a return to normalcy for patch management. Following the January updates addressing 100+ vulnerabilities, we saw 37 CVEs fixed in Windows 11 and 33 CVEs in Windows 10. This…
Hetty: Open-source HTTP toolkit for security research
Hetty is an open-source HTTP toolkit designed for security research, offering a free alternative to commercial tools like Burp Suite Pro. Built with the needs of penetration testers, security professionals, and bug bounty hunters in mind, Hetty provides a set…
How to safely dispose of old tech without leaving a security risk
Every year, millions of old tech are thrown away due to age, malfunctions, or to make way for new ones, which creates security risks related to the data on these devices. The data can often still be recovered if devices…
Who’s in your digital house? The truth about third-party access
In this Help Net Security video, Fran Rosch, CEO at Imprivata, discusses organizations’ challenges in securing third-party access and offers valuable insights on how businesses can address these risks effectively. A recent report conducted by the Ponemon Institute, “The State…
Week in review: How QR code attacks work and how to protect yourself, 10 must-reads for CISOs
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: How QR code attacks work and how to protect yourself While QR codes are convenient, they also present significant risks. In the past few years,…
Cloud security gains overshadowed by soaring storage fees
Storage fees in general (e.g., API calls, operations, data access) comprise 49% of an average user’s service bill, compared to the actual stored capacity, according to a study conducted by Vanson Bourne. Nearly all organizations globally have experienced data security-related…
Armis acquires OTORIO to strenghten OT and IoT security
Armis has acquired OTORIO, a provider of OT/ ICS cyber security solutions. This accelerates Armis’ roll out of an on premise version of its Cyber Exposure Management platform, Armis Centrix and cements its leadership in cyber physical systems (CPS) security.…
Can AI-powered gamified simulations help cybersecurity teams keep up?
Traditional training often lacks the hands-on experience cybersecurity teams need to counter advanced threats. AI-powered gamified simulations combine artificial intelligence with interactive learning to enhance their skills. Conventional cybersecurity training programs frequently rely on static content, which can become outdated.…
AI threats and workforce shortages put pressure on security leaders
In this Help Net Security video, John Grancarich, Fortra’s Chief Strategy Officer, discusses the 2025 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey and highlights escalating concerns among security professionals about AI-driven threats and a shortage of cybersecurity skills. The survey reveals that…
New infosec products of the week: March 7, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Outpost24, Palo Alto Networks, Red Canary, and Sonatype. Outpost24 introduces CyberFlex to streamline attack surface management and pen testing Outpost24 has launched Outpost24 CyberFlex, a…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now in the USA: March 6, 2025
CISO Amplitude | USA | Hybrid – View job details As a CISO, you will develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security strategy aligned with Amplitude’s business goals and risk tolerance. Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks…
Socure launches Identity Manipulation Risk Score
Socure launched Identity Manipulation Risk Score, a cross-industry predictive risk score designed to stop repeat first-party fraud abusers from exploiting the digital economy at scale. This AI-powered capability is embedded within Sigma First-Party Fraud, Socure’s innovative solution that leverages the…
Persona combats fraud during business onboarding
Persona announced the next generation of their unified KYC-KYB platform that will combat sophisticated fraud during business onboarding and throughout the business lifecycle. These enhancements deliver insights into both businesses and the individuals behind them, enabling more effective fraud detection…