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The ongoing evolution of the CIS Critical Security Controls

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 Controls The early days They were first introduced as the SANS Critical Security Controls (SANS Top 20) in 2008 by … More → The post The ongoing evolution of the CIS Critical Security Controls appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Synology ActiveProtect boosts enterprise data protection

Synology releases ActiveProtect, a new line of data protection appliances designed to provide enterprises a unified backup solution with simplicity, security and scalability. ActiveProtect integrates backup software, servers, and backup repositories into a seamless, unified platform. This streamlined solution enables businesses to secure their data with ease while minimizing the complexities and costs typically associated with enterprise backup systems. “Data protection should not be an obstacle to business success. It should help enable success,” said … More → The post Synology ActiveProtect boosts enterprise data protection appeared first on Help Net Security.
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GitLab CISO on proactive monitoring and metrics for DevSecOps success

In this Help Net Security interview, Josh Lemos, CISO at GitLab, talks about the shift from DevOps to DevSecOps, focusing on the complexity of building systems and integrating security tools. He shares tips for maintaining development speed, fostering collaboration, and using metrics to track DevSecOps success. What are organizations’ most significant challenges when shifting from DevOps to DevSecOps? The complexity of organizations’ build processes and developer ecosystems is a significant challenge for those seeking to … More → The post GitLab CISO on proactive monitoring and metrics for DevSecOps success appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Sara: Open-source RouterOS security inspector

Sara is an open-source tool designed to analyze RouterOS configurations and identify security vulnerabilities on MikroTik hardware. Sara’s main feature is using regular expressions as the primary analysis mechanism. This allows you to quickly and accurately process RouterOS configuration text files, making the tool powerful and easy to use. “Sara is entirely standalone and requires no network connection. Feed in a configuration file, and it will find any potential security issues. This combination of autonomy, … More → The post Sara: Open-source RouterOS security inspector appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: Global conflict, grown-up AI, and the wisdom of the crowd

As we look ahead to cybersecurity developments in 2025, there’s bad news and good—expect to see new challenging attacks and the cybersecurity community increasingly working together to counter threats that are beyond the scope of individual organizations. The post Cybersecurity in 2025: Global conflict, grown-up AI, and the wisdom of the crowd appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Low-cost system will improve communications among industrial machines

Researchers have found a low-power, inexpensive way for large numbers of devices, such as machines in factories and equipment in labs, to share information by efficiently using signals at untapped high frequencies. The technology is an advanced version of a device that transmits data in a wireless system, commonly known as a tag.
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