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What’s worth automating in cyber hygiene, and what’s not

Cyber hygiene sounds simple. Patch your systems, remove old accounts, update your software. But for large organizations, this gets messy fast. Systems number in the thousands. Teams are scattered. Some machines haven’t been rebooted in months. Automation can help. But not everything should be automated, and not every automation pays off. For CISOs, the real question isn’t “can we automate it?” It’s “should we?” Here’s what’s worth automating in cyber hygiene today, and where to … More → The post What’s worth automating in cyber hygiene, and what’s not appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Want faster products and stronger trust? Build security in, not bolt it on

In this Help Net Security interview, Christopher Kennedy, CISO at Group 1001, discusses how cybersecurity initiatives are reshaping enterprise cybersecurity strategy. He explains why security must be embedded across IT, business lines, and product development, how automation and risk discovery can drive competitive advantage, and why security leaders need to play a central role in shaping business outcomes. Traditionally, cybersecurity has been seen as a cost center. What are the most compelling ways it can … More → The post Want faster products and stronger trust? Build security in, not bolt it on appeared first on Help Net Security.
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DDoS attacks jump 358% compared to last year

Cloudflare says it mitigated 20.5 million DDoS attacks in the first quarter of 2025. This is a 358% increase compared to the same time last year. Their Q1 2025 DDoS report highlights a rise in the number and size of attacks, including some of the largest ever recorded. Map of top 10 most attacked industries in Q1 2025 (Source: Cloudflare) Massive multi-vector attacks One-third of the attacks, about 6.6 million, directly targeted Cloudflare’s own network … More → The post DDoS attacks jump 358% compared to last year appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Investing in security? It’s not helping you fix what matters faster

Automation and structured collaboration have a strong, positive influence on the efficiency of vulnerability management, according to Seemplicity. However, manual processes, unstructured workflows, and excessive noise from vulnerability scanning tools continue to slow remediation efforts, leading to delays and security risks. Despite advancements in automation, a significant portion of vulnerability management remains manual, increasing operational inefficiencies and contributing to alert fatigue. “This year’s data makes it clear that security teams aren’t short on tools or … More → The post Investing in security? It’s not helping you fix what matters faster appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Hopper Security emerges from stealth to fix open-source security problems

Modern software relies on open-source. As open-source software (OSS) scaled, accelerated by AI, legacy security tools failed to keep pace, introducing undesired cost, complexity, and drag on developer productivity. Gartner cites false positives, alert fatigue, and the lack of exploitability context such as function-level reachability as key barriers to effective application security. Hopper Security has launched out of stealth with a clear goal: to change how companies manage OSS risk. They raised $7.6 million in … More → The post Hopper Security emerges from stealth to fix open-source security problems appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 29, 2025

Analyst IV – Cybersecurity Carpenter Technology | USA | On-site – View job details As an Analyst IV – Cybersecurity, you will guide IT teams on IAM tasks, including account provisioning, password vaulting, access reviews, and encryption key management. You will conduct advanced threat analysis, risk assessments, forensic investigations, vulnerability scans, application security testing, and periodic penetration testing, advising management on risk treatment plans. CISO Department of Justice | Australia | On-site – View job … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 29, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Transforming Malware Defense for the AI Era

Recorded Future’s Malware Intelligence rethinks traditional malware analysis to empower organizations to act first against modern threats.
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ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9428, (Tue, Apr 29th)

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