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Minimal Ubuntu Pro expands Canonical’s cloud security offerings

Canonical has released Minimal Ubuntu Pro images for use on public cloud platforms, aiming to give teams a smaller base image with a narrower software footprint. The solution is designed for organizations that want tighter control over what runs inside production cloud workloads. The image starts with a limited set of packages required to boot, connect, and support common cloud use cases. What Minimal Ubuntu Pro includes Minimal Ubuntu Pro is based on Ubuntu Pro, … More → The post Minimal Ubuntu Pro expands Canonical’s cloud security offerings appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Executives worry most about cyber-enabled fraud, geopolitics and AI

The World Economic Forum’s wide-ranging new report also found strong global support for cyber regulation.
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AI EdgeLabs launches Compliance Center and Linux Audit for NIS2 and CRA readiness

AI EdgeLabs announced the launch of Compliance Center and Linux Audit. Purpose-built for organizations facing NIS2, CRA, and global critical-infrastructure mandates, the new capabilities replace manual reporting and scan-based compliance with continuous visibility, automated control coverage, and real-time posture insights. Key capabilities include: A single Risk Score representing their current posture Real-time compliance visibility for CRA and NIS2 Prioritized assets based on impact and criticality Extended support for firmware, custom OS, and RTOS Linux audit … More → The post AI EdgeLabs launches Compliance Center and Linux Audit for NIS2 and CRA readiness appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Parrot OS shares its 2026 plans for security tools and platform support

Parrot OS is a Debian-based Linux distribution built for cybersecurity work. Security practitioners use it for penetration testing, digital forensics, malware analysis, and privacy-focused research. The operating system bundles security tools, development utilities, and privacy features into a maintained platform used in labs, training environments, and day-to-day testing workflows. Current focus areas for the platform Parrot OS development continues to center on maintaining the core operating system and keeping bundled tools aligned with upstream projects. … More → The post Parrot OS shares its 2026 plans for security tools and platform support appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Enterprise security faces a three-front war: cybercrime, AI misuse, and supply chains

Security teams are dealing with pressures tied to AI use, geopolitical instability, and expanding cybercrime that reach beyond technical controls, according to findings from the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. AI drives risk growth and defensive change Respondents view AI as accelerating change on both the defensive and offensive sides of cybersecurity. New AI driven tools help security teams process alerts, detect phishing, and respond to incidents faster. AI adoption also introduces weaknesses … More → The post Enterprise security faces a three-front war: cybercrime, AI misuse, and supply chains appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Rakuten Viber CISO/CTO on balancing encryption, abuse prevention, and platform resilience

In this Help Net Security interview, Liad Shnell, CISO and CTO at Rakuten Viber, discusses how messaging platforms have become critical infrastructure during crises and conflicts. He explains how it influences cybersecurity priorities, from encryption and abuse prevention to incident response and user protection. Shnell also outlines how Viber assesses and mitigates risks that blend technical threats with human behavior. Messaging platforms increasingly function as de facto critical infrastructure during crises and conflicts. How does … More → The post Rakuten Viber CISO/CTO on balancing encryption, abuse prevention, and platform resilience appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Teaching cybersecurity by letting students break things

Cybersecurity students show higher engagement when the work feels tangible. A new study from Airbus Cybersecurity and Dauphine University describes what happens when courses move beyond lectures and place students inside structured hacking scenarios, social engineering exercises, and competitive games. From theory fatigue to hands on pressure Cybersecurity courses often emphasize tools, frameworks, and technical controls. The study highlights that common incidents still involve human behavior. Phishing emails, weak password practices, policy shortcuts, and misplaced … More → The post Teaching cybersecurity by letting students break things appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: January 13, 2026

CISO CSIRO | Australia | Remote – View job details As a CISO, you will lead and manage CSIRO’s cyber security strategy and program in alignment with the broader protective security framework. You will establish, maintain, and mature the information security governance framework, including the cyber policy suite, in line with regulatory and compliance requirements. Cyber Defence Specialist – Vulnerability Airbus Protect | France | Hybrid – View job details As a Cyber Defence Specialist … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: January 13, 2026 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Google’s Mandiant releases free Salesforce access control checker

AuraInspector seeks to prevent data exposure through framework misconfigurations.
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