The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages
This article highlights key findings and trends in the 2024 IT and cybersecurity skills gap, from the shortage of cybersecurity talent to the rising demand…
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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: December 2024
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. SafeLine: Open-source web application firewall (WAF) SafeLine…
Cybercriminals tighten their grip on organizations
Cybercriminals are using a variety of new methods to target organizations across industries. In this article, we examine the most pressing trends and findings from…
The sixth sense of cybersecurity: How AI spots threats before they strike
In this Help Net Security interview, Vineet Chaku, President of Reaktr.ai, discusses how AI is transforming cybersecurity, particularly in anomaly detection and threat identification. Chaku…
reconFTW: Open-source reconnaissance automation – Help Net Security
reconFTW is an open-source tool that simplifies and automates the reconnaissance process, delivering subdomain enumeration, vulnerability assessment, and gathering intelligence about a target. Using various…
Machine identities are the next big target for attackers
86% of organizations had a security incident related to their cloud native environment within the last year, according to Venafi. As a result, 53% of…
Overwhelmed by fraud? Here’s how financial pros fight back
In this Help Net Security interview, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the growing threat of deepfake-related fraud and its impact on financial…
The future of data and AI: Seven trends shaping 2025 and beyond
In 2025, seven trends will shape the future of data and AI, offering advantages for those who see these changes not as challenges but as…
Law enforcement agencies see AI as a key tool for reducing crime
A U.S. national survey of first responders reveals strong support for AI adoption, cybersecurity concerns, and increasing demand for cloud-native, data-driven, and interoperable CAD and…
Infosec products of the month: December 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Appdome, Cato Networks, Datadog, Fortinet, GitGuardian, Horizon3.ai, Netwrix, Radiant Logic,…
iOS devices more exposed to phishing than Android
The mobile threat landscape continues to grow at an alarming rate as cybercrime groups shift their tactics and target mobile devices in the early stages…
Service disruptions continue to blindside businesses
Service disruptions remain a critical concern for IT and business executives, with 88% of respondents saying they believe another major incident will occur in the…