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4 critical leadership priorities for CISOs in the AI era
Everyone knows CISOs aren’t really working that hard in those cushy offices. Heck, they’re only thwarting compliance nightmares, blocking costly cyberattacks, protecting employees from predatory phishing emails, and now dodging the feds. You know, just the little things needed to safeguard an organization’s information assets. Kidding, of course. In fact, as artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (genAI) permeate and transform businesses, chief information security…
Week in review: Critical SAP NetWeaver flaw exploited, RSAC 2025 Conference – Help Net Security
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: RSAC 2025 ConferenceRSAC 2025 Conference took place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Check out our microsite for related news, photos, product releases, and more. Critical SAP NetWeaver flaw exploited by suspected initial access broker (CVE-2025-31324)CVE-2025-31324, a critical vulnerability…
The ongoing evolution of the CIS Critical Security Controls – Help Net Security
For decades, the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) have simplified enterprises’ efforts to strengthen their cybersecurity posture by prescribing prioritized security measures for defending against common cyber threats. In this article, we’ll review the story of the CIS Controls before taking a closer look at the current version. A brief history of the CIS…
Why cybersecurity is critical to energy modernization – Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security interview, Anjos Nijk, Managing Director of the European Network for Cyber security (ENCS), discusses cybersecurity in the energy sector as it modernizes with renewable sources and smart grid technologies. Nijk also addresses the need for international collaboration, the impact of IoT on security, and the emerging technologies that can enhance…