In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Holland, CEO of Field Effect, discusses achieving a balance for businesses between the advantages of using AI in their cybersecurity strategies and the risks posed by AI-enhanced cyber threats. Holland also explores how…
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eIDAS: EU’s internet reforms will undermine a decade of advances in online security
The European Union’s attempt to reform its electronic identification and trust services – a package of laws better known as eIDAS 2.0 – contains legislation that poses a grave threat to online privacy and security. An article buried deep in…
WhatsApp, Slack, Teams, and other messaging platforms face constant security risks
42% of businesses report employees with BYOD devices in business settings that use tools like WhatsApp have led to new security incidents, according to SafeGuard Cyber. Messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and Teams face constant threats, emphasizing the need…
DataVisor integrates SMS customer verification into its platform
DataVisor announced the expansion of its end-to-end platform capabilities with the integration of SMS customer verification for fraudulent transactions. This new offering, powered by Twilio technology, provides customers with enhanced fraud protection via additional end-user authentication and verification capabilities. Additionally,…
Stellar Cyber incorporates GenAI into its Open XDR Platform
Stellar Cyber has incorporated Generative AI (GenAI) into its Open XDR Platform. With GenAI functionality tied to its knowledge base, Stellar Cyber can significantly improve security analysts’ productivity by enabling them to get answers to their investigation-related questions by simply…
ShardSecure partners with Wasabi Technologies to help customers enhance data security
ShardSecure has forged a new partnership with Wasabi Technologies. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to deliver highly secure, resilient, and cost-effective data storage solutions to enterprise organizations. ShardSecure’s comprehensive platform offers advanced data privacy, agentless file-level protection, cloud ransomware…
Security automation gains traction, prompting a “shift everywhere” philosophy
The use of automated security technology is growing rapidly, which in turn is propagating the “shift everywhere” philosophy – performing security tests throughout the entire software development life cycle – across more organizations, according to Synopsys. This year’s findings revealed…
Cybercriminals continue targeting open remote access products
Cybercriminals still prefer targeting open remote access products, or like to leverage legitimate remote access tools to hide their malicious actions, according to WatchGuard. “Threat actors continue using different tools and methods in their attack campaigns, making it critical for…
SCS 9001 2.0 reveals enhanced controls for global supply chains
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Regan, VP of Business Performance at TIA, discusses SCS 9001 Release 2.0, a certifiable standard crafted to assist organizations in operationalizing the NIST and other government guidelines and frameworks. Enhancing its predecessor, the…
Why are IT professionals not automating?
As an IT professional, you understand the value of automation, and like many IT experts, you may approach it with a mix of excitement and apprehension. Automation is a powerful tool for streamlining processes, reducing manual tasks, and enhancing efficiency…