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Measuring security performance in real-time, not once a quarter

Most organizations have invested heavily in security products over the past decade. The assumption embedded in that spending is that more tools equal better protection. Tim Nan, CEO of digiDations, says that assumption is the most persistent misconception he encounters when working with security leaders across industries. “Adversaries don’t operate on averages,” Nan says. “They only need one path that works. The issue isn’t whether your defenses work most of the time. It’s whether they … More → The post Measuring security performance in real-time, not once a quarter appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Attackers are handing off access in 22 seconds, Mandiant finds

Exploits remain the leading entry point for attackers for the sixth consecutive year, according to Mandiant’s M-Trends 2026 report, which draws on more than 500,000 hours of incident response work conducted in 2025. The data shows attackers speeding up their internal hand-offs, shifting away from email phishing, and targeting backup and virtualization infrastructure with greater precision. Initial infection vector 2025 (Source: Mandiant) Voice phishing surges as email phishing continues to decline Voice phishing climbed to … More → The post Attackers are handing off access in 22 seconds, Mandiant finds appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Product showcase: Cross-platform and third-party endpoint patching with Action1

Keeping endpoints patched is one of the more annoying chores in IT operations. Action1 is a cloud-based autonomous endpoint management platform that addresses this challenge head-on, covering third-party apps and OS updates (Windows, macOS, and now Linux) from a single, centralized console. Built as a SaaS solution, it requires no on-premises infrastructure, no VPN tunnels, and no complex firewall rules — endpoints simply reach out to the Action1 cloud service. The result is a platform … More → The post Product showcase: Cross-platform and third-party endpoint patching with Action1 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: March 24, 2026

Application Security Analyst Alignerr | USA | Remote – View job details As an Application Security Analyst, you will review and analyze application security scenarios across code, APIs, and system behavior. You will classify vulnerabilities such as authentication flaws, injection risks, and business logic issues, and evaluate secure coding practices and remediation strategies. You will also help create and validate security-focused reasoning datasets that train AI to accurately assess application risks. Application Security Engineer E.ON … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: March 24, 2026 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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