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How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions – Help Net Security
Ross Young is the CISO in residence at Team8 and the creator of the OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix (TaSM). In this interview, he shares his perspective on how cybersecurity professionals can tailor their presentations to the board, aligning security strategies with business priorities. He also discusses common misconceptions that boards have about cybersecurity and…
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…
Law enforcement agencies see AI as a key tool for reducing crime – Help Net Security
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 RMS systems to improve efficiency and public safety outcomes, according to Mark43. “Public safety agencies across the United States are grappling with challenges such as cyberattacks, legacy system outages, and…
AI is becoming the weapon of choice for cybercriminals – Help Net Security
This article highlights key findings from 2024 reports on AI and GenAI technologies, focusing on their potential and major challenges. Overreliance on GenAI to develop software compromises security 96% of security and software development professionals report that their companies use GenAI-based solutions for building or delivering applications. Among these respondents, 79% report that all or…
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…