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Stellar Cyber boosts security operations with human-augmented Autonomous SOC

At the upcoming RSAC 2025 Conference in San Francisco, Stellar Cyber will unveil the next evolution of modern SecOps: the human-augmented Autonomous SOC, powered by its breakthrough Agentic AI framework. See the human-augmented Autonomous SOC in action at Booth 343 in the South Hall, or book a personalized demo here. See everything. Know everything. Act fast Security isn’t about man vs. machine—it’s about man with machine. Stellar Cyber’s new Autonomous SOC brings clarity to chaos … More → The post Stellar Cyber boosts security operations with human-augmented Autonomous SOC appeared first on Help Net Security.
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StrikeReady Security Command Center v2 accelerates threat response

For years, security teams have operated in reactive mode, contending with siloed tools, fragmented intelligence, and a never-ending backlog of alerts. Traditional Security Operations platforms were supposed to unify data and streamline response—but they often introduced their own complexity, requiring heavy customization and manual oversight. ‘Hyper automation’ delivered much of the same empty promises, leaving most security teams firefighting today’s incidents with limited bandwidth to proactively manage tomorrow’s risks. StrikeReady is introducing its next-generation Security Command … More → The post StrikeReady Security Command Center v2 accelerates threat response appeared first on Help Net Security.
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BigID unveils AI Privacy Risk Posture Management

BigID launched AI Privacy Risk Posture Management to help organizations manage data privacy risks across the AI lifecycle. With automated assessments and actionable privacy controls, BigID empowers enterprises to govern AI responsibly while staying ahead of fast-evolving regulations. As AI adoption accelerates, so do the risks. New frameworks like the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and U.S. state-level laws are reshaping expectations around transparency, accountability, and privacy protections in AI systems. Organizations must now … More → The post BigID unveils AI Privacy Risk Posture Management appeared first on Help Net Security.
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xorsearch.py: “Ad Hoc YARA Rules”, (Tue, Apr 22nd)

In diary entry “xorsearch.py: Searching With Regexes” I showed how one can let xorsearch.py generate a YARA rule with a given regular expression.
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CSI announces two AI-powered AML compliance and fraud detection solutions

CSI launched its AI-powered AML compliance and fraud detection solutions: TruDetect and TruProtect. The solutions are powered by DATASEERS, a data-driven B2B SaaS company specialized in harnessing data, automating manual processes and providing real-time insight for risk, fraud, compliance and operations. According to Celent, over 95% of AML alerts are false positives, leading to wasted time and inefficiency in investigations. AML analysts can also spend between 30 and 70 minutes per alert, according to a … More → The post CSI announces two AI-powered AML compliance and fraud detection solutions appeared first on Help Net Security.
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The legal blind spot of shadow IT

Shadow IT isn’t just a security risk, it’s a legal one. When teams use unsanctioned tools, they can trigger compliance violations, expose sensitive data, or break contracts. Let’s look at where the legal landmines are and what CISOs can do to stay ahead of them. Understanding the legal risks of shadow IT When employees use unapproved tools, they may inadvertently violate laws and regulations designed to protect sensitive information. For instance, the GDPR mandates strict … More → The post The legal blind spot of shadow IT appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Email security, simplified: How PowerDMARC makes DMARC easy

Email is still the top way attackers get into organizations. Now, big players like Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft are cracking down. They’re starting to require email authentication, specifically DMARC. For many companies, this means it’s no longer optional. PowerDMARC helps organizations roll out DMARC the right way. They aim to make the setup simple, even for complex environments. We spoke with Maitham Al-Lawati, CEO at PowerDMARC, about what these new requirements mean, how to stay … More → The post Email security, simplified: How PowerDMARC makes DMARC easy appeared first on Help Net Security.
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The C-suite gap that’s putting your company at risk

New research from EY US shows that cyber attacks are creating serious financial risks. C-suite leaders don’t always agree on how exposed their companies are or where the biggest threats come from. CISOs more concerned about cybersecurity (Source: EY US) Cybersecurity as a strategic investment In EY US’s latest C-suite cybersecurity study, 84% of executives said their company had faced a cyber incident in the past three years. Another EY US review of Russell 3000 … More → The post The C-suite gap that’s putting your company at risk appeared first on Help Net Security.
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What school IT admins are up against, and how to help them win

School IT admins are doing tough, important work under difficult conditions. From keeping Wi-Fi stable during exams to locking down systems from phishing emails, their job is part technician, part strategist, part firefighter. But they’re stretched thin. The tools are outdated, the support is missing, and the pressure never stops. Here’s a look at what they’re dealing with and how we can help. What’s holding back school IT Most school tech teams don’t get what … More → The post What school IT admins are up against, and how to help them win appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Compliance weighs heavily on security and GRC teams

Only 29% of all organizations say their compliance programs consistently meet internal and external standards, according to Swimlane. Their report reveals that fragmented workflows, manual evidence gathering and poor collaboration between security and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) teams are leaving organizations vulnerable to audit failures, regulatory penalties and security gaps. 51% of organizations have either received compliance warnings or fines or are concerned they could in the near future. With the stakes this high, … More → The post Compliance weighs heavily on security and GRC teams appeared first on Help Net Security.
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