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The quiet data breach hiding in AI workflows – Help Net Security
As AI becomes embedded in daily business workflows, the risk of data exposure increases. Prompt leaks are not rare exceptions. They are a natural outcome of how employees use large language models. CISOs cannot treat this as a secondary concern. To reduce risk, security leaders should focus on policy, visibility, and culture. Set clear rules…
Forward-thinking CISOs are shining a light on shadow IT – Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security interview, Curtis Simpson, CISO and Chief Advocacy Officer at Armis, discusses how CISOs can balance security and innovation while managing the risks of shadow IT. Rather than focusing on restrictive policies, fostering proactive partnerships with business leaders to identify secure alternatives for unsanctioned tools is essential. Simpson also discusses common…
How to recognize and prevent deepfake scams – Help Net Security
Deepfakes are a type of synthetic media created using AI and machine learning. In simple terms, they produce videos, images, audio, or text that look and sound real, even though the events depicted never actually happened. These altered clips spread across social media, messaging apps, and video-sharing platforms, blurring the line between reality and fiction….
Cybersecurity jobs available right now in the USA: March 20, 2025 – Help Net Security
AI Security Architect Verizon | USA | Hybrid – View job details As an AI Security Architect, you will ensure security architecture reviews are integrated into Verizon’s AI development lifecycle. This includes embedding robust security measures from design to deployment, conducting risk assessments on AI models, and implementing security tools and protocols in AI/ML operations….
How to secure your personal metadata from online trackers – Help Net Security
When it comes to safeguarding your privacy online, most people focus on securing passwords, encrypting communications, and clearing browsing history. While these practices are essential, they overlook one important element—metadata. This data, which is collected about your digital interactions, can often reveal more about you than you think. Metadata is an invaluable resource for online…
How to safely dispose of old tech without leaving a security risk – Help Net Security
Every year, millions of old tech are thrown away due to age, malfunctions, or to make way for new ones, which creates security risks related to the data on these devices. The data can often still be recovered if devices are erased without proper tools and procedures. Here’s why securely disposing of old tech is…
How to prevent data leakage in collaboration tools like Slack and Teams – Help Net Security
In recent years, collaboration tools have become an absolute necessity for remote and hybrid work. This primarily increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the impossibility of communicating in person. So, tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom surged in popularity, enabling employees to stay connected despite physical distances. But this sudden transition to online…
OT/ICS cyber threats escalate as geopolitical conflicts intensify – Help Net Security
Ransomware attacks against industrial organizations surged by 87% over the past year, while new malware families designed specifically for OT environments emerged. These findings highlight a troubling trend: OT systems are increasingly becoming mainstream targets, and even sophisticated threat actors use relatively unsophisticated tactics to infiltrate and disrupt industrial operations. State-sponsored groups embed themselves in…
Versa Sovereign SASE enables organizations to create self-protecting networks – Help Net Security
Versa releases Versa Sovereign SASE, allowing enterprises, governments, and service providers to deploy customized networking and security services directly from their own infrastructure in a “do-it-yourself” model. This approach addresses the growing demand for greater control amidst evolving data privacy regulations, heightened security threats, and challenges posed by reliance on third-party SaaS infrastructure. The benefits…
How CISOs can balance security and business agility in the cloud – Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security interview, Natalia Belaya, CISO at Cloudera, discusses common misconceptions about cloud security, the balance between protection and business agility, and overlooked risks that CISOs should prioritize. Belaya also offers practical strategies for integrating cloud-native security solutions and mitigating misconfigurations at scale. What key security principles should enterprises follow when migrating…
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