Monthly Archives: March 2025

Spring clean your security data: The case for cybersecurity data hygiene

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closets; security teams should take the same approach to their security operations data, where years of unchecked log growth have created a bloated, inefficient and costly mess. The modern Security Operations Center (SOC) is drowning in security telemetry from endpoints, cloud, SaaS applications, identity platforms and a growing list of other sources. In practice, most of these are redundant, irrelevant, or just outright noise, and are affecting detection effectiveness, … More → The post Spring clean your security data: The case for cybersecurity data hygiene appeared first on Help Net Security.
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OT systems are strategic targets in global power struggles

Compared to 2023, 2024 saw a smaller increase in cyberattacks that caused physical consequences on OT organizations, according to Waterfall Security. Nevertheless, there were sharp jumps in the number of sites affected by the hacks, as well as in the number of attacks by nation states. 2024 saw a 146% increase in sites suffering physical consequences of operations because of cyberattacks, rising from 412 sites in 2023 to 1,015 in 2024. The slowing rate of … More → The post OT systems are strategic targets in global power struggles appeared first on Help Net Security.
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How AI agents could undermine computing infrastructure security

In this Help Net Security video, Ev Kontsevoy, CEO at Teleport, explores the risks AI agents pose to computing infrastructure, particularly when exposed to social engineering attacks. Unlike traditional software, AI agents aren’t fully deterministic, making them more vulnerable to manipulation. Like all software, we’ll examine how these agents can be exploited through implementation flaws and why this raises new security concerns. The post How AI agents could undermine computing infrastructure security appeared first on Help Net Security.
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In pictures: nCino Melbourne AI roundtable

A selection of photos from a recent iTnews roundtable breakfast at Florentino restaurant in Melbourne.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: March 25, 2025

Analyst – Cyber Threat Intelligence Adecco | UAE | On-site – View job details As an Analyst – Cyber Threat Intelligence, you will conduct threat hunting missions across multi-cloud environments and perform cyber forensics to analyze security incidents. You will also engage in offensive security assessments, participate in red teaming, and support incident response efforts to mitigate breaches. Application and Product Security Senior Analyst (Penetration Testing) Vertiv | USA | On-site – View job details … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: March 25, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9378, (Tue, Mar 25th)

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Defense Secretary Hegseth pressed on Pentagon meeting with Musk

Smith also said that the lack of transparency around Musk’s and DOGE’s review of the DoD’s programs are deeply concerning. The post Defense Secretary Hegseth pressed on Pentagon meeting with Musk first appeared on Federal News Network.
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White House pushes for greater OPM authority over federal employees’ suitability

A White House memo directed OPM to rework its suitability and fitness regulations for federal employees, expanding the agency’s authority in the process. The post White House pushes for greater OPM authority over federal employees’ suitability first appeared on Federal News Network.
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White House pushes for greater OPM authority over federal employees’ suitability

A White House memo directed OPM to rework its suitability and fitness regulations for federal employees, expanding the agency’s authority in the process. The post White House pushes for greater OPM authority over federal employees’ suitability first appeared on Federal News Network.
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A simple way to boost math progress

Scientists investigated whether email interventions informed by behavioral science could help teachers help students learn math.
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