CISO 3.0: Leading AI governance and security in the boardroom
In this Help Net Security interview, Aaron McCray, Field CISO at CDW, discusses how AI is transforming the CISO role from a tactical cybersecurity guardian…
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Review: Metasploit, 2nd Edition – Help Net Security
If you’ve spent any time in penetration testing, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Metasploit. The second edition of Metasploit tries to bring the book…
48% of security pros are falling behind compliance requirements
32% of security professionals think they can deliver zero-vulnerability software despite rising threats and compliance regulations, according to Lineaje. Meanwhile, 68% are more realistic, noting…
Week in review: NIST proposes new vulnerabilities metric, flaws in NASA’s open source software
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Vulnerabilities found in NASA’s open source softwareVulnerabilities in open source…
Infosec products of the month: May 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Anchore, BalkanID, Cyble, groundcover, Hunted Labs, LogicGate, McAfee, Obsidian Security,…
Exchange 2016, 2019 support ends soon: What IT should do to stay secure
Microsoft is ending support for Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, and Outlook 2016 on October 14, 2025. That date might seem far off, but…
AI agents have access to key data across the enterprise
82% of organizations already use AI agents, but only 44% of organizations report having policies in place to secure them, according to SailPoint. While 53%…
Using AI to outsmart AI-driven phishing scams
Phishing scams used to be filled with awkward wording and obvious grammar mistakes. Not anymore. AI is now making it harder to distinguish what is…
Microsoft unveils “centralized” software update tool for Windows
Microsoft is looking to streamline the software updating process for IT admins and users by providing a Windows-native update orchestration platform, and to help organizations…
What CISOs can learn from the frontlines of fintech cybersecurity
At Span Cyber Security Arena, I sat down with Ria Shetty, Director, Cyber Security & Resilience for Europe at Mastercard. Our conversation cut through the…
How CISOs can regain ground in the AI fraud war
Fraudsters are winning the AI arms race, first-party fraud is rising, and siloed systems are holding back defenses, according to DataVisor. Their 2025 Fraud &…
CISOs prioritize AI-driven automation to optimize cybersecurity spending
Cybersecurity leaders and consultants identified AI-driven automation and cost optimization as top organizational priorities, according to Wipro. 30% of respondents are investing in AI automation…