ZTNA can be more than a VPN replacement for application access
In the wake of increased workforce mobility, today’s organizations require more innovative, more flexible, and more secure methods of granting network and application access to…
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A step-by-step guide for patching software vulnerabilities
Coalition’s recent Cyber Threat Index 2023 predicts the average Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) rate will rise by 13% over 2022 to more than 1,900…
Key factors for effective security automation
Harnessing the potential of automation in cybersecurity is key to maintaining a robust defense against ever-evolving threats. Still, this approach comes with its own unique…
UAC: Live response collection script for incident response
Unix-like Artifacts Collector (UAC) is a live response collection script for incident response that makes use of native binaries and tools to automate the collection…
Cryptojacking soars as cyberattacks increase, diversify
Digital threat actors are adopting evolving tactical behaviors, opting for different types of malicious attacks compared to previous years, according to SonicWall. Overall intrusion attempts…
SEC adopts new cybersecurity incident disclosure rules for companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today adopted rules requiring registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis…
SeeMetrics Security Performance Boards empowers CISOs to validate security programs
SeeMetrics launched its new Security Performance Boards. Organized by security domains, the new Security Performance Boards are a collection of out-of-the box metrics that empower…
MikroTik vulnerability could be used to hijack 900,000 routers (CVE-2023-30799)
A privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2023-30799) could allow attackers to commandeer up to 900,000 MikroTik routers, says VulnCheck researcher Jacob Baines. While exploting it does require…
BreachRx Cyber RegScout helps legal and compliance professionals eliminate manual processe
BreachRx launched Cyber RegScout, a product purpose-built to automate cybersecurity, privacy and data protection regulatory analysis. Built on BreachRx’s platform, Cyber RegScout empowers businesses to…
Companies encounter months-long delays in filling critical security positions
A lack of executive understanding and an ever-widening talent gap that is placing an unsustainable burden on security teams to prevent business-ending breaches, according to…
Overcoming the cybersecurity talent shortage with upskilling initiatives
In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Lindsey Polley de Lopez, Director of Cyber & Space Intelligence at MACH37, proposes strategies for companies, educational institutions,…
Enterprises should layer-up security to avoid legal repercussions
The role of CISO these days requires a strong moral compass: You have to be the one speaking up for the protection of customer data…