What makes for a fulfilled cybersecurity career
In this Help Net Security video, Richard Hummel, NETSCOUT’s Director of Threat Intelligence, talks about his journey into cybersecurity and offers insight for those that are interested in pursuing it as a career. The post What makes for a fulfi.....»»
Containers have 600+ vulnerabilities on average
Containers are the fastest growing – and weakest cybersecurity link – in software supply chains, according to NetRise. Companies are struggling to get container security right. Issues from misconfigured clouds, containers, and networks to.....»»
US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity company for firewall compromise, ransomware attacks
The Department of the Treasury is sanctioning Chinese cybersecurity company Sichuan Silence, and one of its employees, Guan Tianfeng, for their roles in the April 2020 compromise of tens of thousands of firewalls worldwide. Many of the victims were U.....»»
This cybersecurity disaster made Google’s top 10 searches of 2024
Google Year in Search 2024 list included the calamitous CrowdStrike incident that led to the largest IT outage ever......»»
Strengthening security posture with comprehensive cybersecurity assessments
In this Help Net Security interview, Phani Dasari, CISO at HGS, discusses key aspects of cybersecurity assessments, including effective tools and methodologies, the role of AI and automation, and strategies for aligning assessments with organizationa.....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 10, 2024
Cloud Security Engineer Sendbird | USA | Hybrid – View job details As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will work with engineering teams to build secure infrastructure at scale, secure multi-account and multi-cloud infrastructure for Sen.....»»
Top cybersecurity books for your holiday gift list
The holiday season is approaching, and with it, the tradition of gift-giving. For professionals and enthusiasts alike, a well-chosen book can provide both knowledge and inspiration. To help with ideas on what to give, we’ve compiled a list of c.....»»
What makes for a fulfilled cybersecurity career
In this Help Net Security video, Richard Hummel, NETSCOUT’s Director of Threat Intelligence, talks about his journey into cybersecurity and offers insight for those that are interested in pursuing it as a career. The post What makes for a fulfi.....»»
Resecurity introduces AI-powered GSOC at NATO Edge 2024
Resecurity, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, unveiled its advanced Government Security Operations Center (GSOC) during NATO Edge 2024, the NATO Communications and Information Agency’s flagship conference. This year’s event, held from D.....»»
Building a robust security posture with limited resources
In this Help Net Security interview, Gareth Lindahl-Wise, CISO at Ontinue, discusses how business leaders can align innovation with cybersecurity, tackle the risks posed by legacy systems, and build defenses for startups. Lindahl-Wise also highlights.....»»
8 US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications
FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials have advised Americans to use encrypted call and messaging apps to protect their communications from threat actors that have – and will – burrow into the networks a.....»»
Biologist explores why humans have sex—and sexes—in a world where life requires neither
University of Maryland biology Professor Eric Haag has spent his career studying animal reproduction, but people's sex lives never factored into his research. That changed in 2014 when a cancer diagnosis prompted Haag to take stock of his career......»»
ESA workers face a maze of non-compete clauses and service contracts
Contracts limit mobility and career advancement, and ESA policy limits local laws. A system of non-competition clauses enforced by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) workforce su.....»»
Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy
Password policies are a cornerstone of cybersecurity for any organization. A good password policy ensures every end user has a strong and unique password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. These policies not on.....»»
FBI suggests use of encrypted messaging apps while US faces huge cyberattack from China
The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say that Americans should use encrypted apps such as iMessage and FaceTime to be safe from foreign hackers.Image credit: Elchinator on PixabayIt's an about-face for the FBI, which has for y.....»»
65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity
High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, according to CyberArk. CyberArk surveyed 14,003 employees in the UK, USA, F.....»»
Whitepaper: 9 traits of effective cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow
The cyber world needs your expertise. But the security leaders of tomorrow require a broad set of skills that job experience alone does not arm you with. What do today’s organizations demand? And how can you acquire the technical and soft skills th.....»»
US government, energy sector contractor hit by ransomware
ENGlobal, a Texas-based engineering and automation contractor for companies in the energy sector, has had its data encrypted by attackers. “On November 25, 2024, ENGlobal Corporation (the “Company”) became aware of a cybersecurity incident......»»
Treat AI like a human: Redefining cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Doug Kersten, CISO of Appfire, explains how treating AI like a human can change the way cybersecurity professionals use AI tools. He discusses how this shift encourages a more collaborative approach while acknowle.....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 3, 2024
Application Security Engineer TE Connectivity | USA | Remote – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement a robust Application Security program. Create and maintain application securi.....»»
Interim dollar gains, cybersecurity pains: Expert explains how financial loss from data breaches can be mitigated
Between 2005 and 2018, incidents of data breach in the United States rose by nearly eight times, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center......»»