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For most public sector organizations, digital transformation is a work in progress, with the complexity of integrating new systems and privacy and security concerns remaining key barriers, according to a report by SolarWinds. Only 6% of respondents report having fully completed their digital transformation journey, while most indicate they are somewhere along the journey, with efforts either well underway (41%) or beginning implementation in some areas with limited progress (42%). “As the public sector navigates … More → The post Security and privacy concerns challenge public sector’s efforts to modernize appeared first on Help Net Security.

OpenText announced OpenText Core Threat Detection and Response, a new AI-powered cybersecurity solution for threat detection to be generally available with Cloud Editions 25.2. OpenText has expanded its Cybersecurity portfolio in recent years, and its next generation of innovation is centered on enabling enterprises with world-class threat hunting, detection and response capabilities. Protecting against threats both inside and outside an organization, OpenText is dedicated to helping organizations gain the strongest defense postures possible, in a … More → The post OpenText unveils AI-powered threat detection and response capabilities appeared first on Help Net Security.

Versa releases Versa Sovereign SASE, allowing enterprises, governments, and service providers to deploy customized networking and security services directly from their own infrastructure in a “do-it-yourself” model. This approach addresses the growing demand for greater control amidst evolving data privacy regulations, heightened security threats, and challenges posed by reliance on third-party SaaS infrastructure. The benefits of Versa Sovereign SASE include: Increased privacy and control – The isolated and customizable solution allows organizations to build and … More → The post Versa Sovereign SASE enables organizations to create self-protecting networks appeared first on Help Net Security.

Symbiotic Security announced updates to its application and integrated development environment (IDE) extension, further streamlining security for developers by improving usability, accessibility, and real-time security insights. The demand for real-time security solutions is growing as organizations seek to shift security left – making it an earlier part of the software development process to improve efficiency and reduce cost. Symbiotic Security’s software helps developers and security teams proactively manage risk. The latest update empowers developers and … More → The post Symbiotic Security improves software vulnerability detection in the coding process appeared first on Help Net Security.

In this Help Net Security interview, Chester Wisniewski, Director and Global Field CISO at Sophos, discusses the shifting ransomware landscape, the risks posed by quantum decryption threats, and the role of vendor security validation. Wisniewski notes that cyber resilience is more crucial than mere defense, with AI playing a key role in managing threats, and calls for ongoing improvements, transparency, and proactive measures. With ransomware payments decreasing, some cybercriminals are shifting toward data-centric extortion rather … More → The post Mastering the cybersecurity tightrope of protection, detection, and response appeared first on Help Net Security.

Apple allows you to lock your notes using your iPhone passcode or a separate password, ensuring your private information stays protected across all your Apple devices, including iOS and macOS. Whether you’re using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, here’s how to ensure your notes stay safe and accessible to you. How to lock Notes on macOS Set up a password Open the Notes app on your Mac. Go to Notes, then click Settings in the … More → The post How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS appeared first on Help Net Security.

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from 1Password, Fortinet, Pangea, Privacera, and Veeam Software. Fortinet enhances FortiAnalyzer to deliver accelerated threat hunting and incident response FortiAnalyzer offers a streamlined entry point to scale an organization’s security operations center (SOC), providing broad coverage for both on-premises and cloud environments from a single platform. With ready-to-deploy capabilities that deliver complete control with centralized visibility, advanced threat detection, and automated … More → The post New infosec products of the week: February 21, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.

Cybersecurity Analyst Messer | On-site – View job details As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will utilize existing technology platforms to monitor security threats and incidents. Investigate on suspicious activities, gather evidence and document for traceability. Identify vulnerable assets (workstation, network device, IOT) and propose remediation actions or apply fix. Perform security assessment (penetration and vulnerability testing) and ensure all deficiencies are mitigated. Cybersecurity Engineer Modern Technology Solutions | On-site – View job details As a … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now in the USA: February 20, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.

Runa launched Runa Assure, a security suite specifically built to fortify payout processes against threats of fraud, cyberattacks, and compliance risks. Runa Assure was purpose-built for instant payout methods, including gift cards, prepaid, and push-to-card, and now protects over two million unique recipients every month. Runa Assure’s compliance, fraud, and security defenses are integrated throughout the entire payout transaction lifecycle, with no extra cost or action required for clients or recipients. “As pay-ins and payouts … More → The post Runa Assure provides end-to-end fraud protection appeared first on Help Net Security.

Apiiro security researchers have released open source tools that can help organizations detect malicious code as part of their software development lifecycle: PRevent (a scanner for pull requests), and a malicious code detection ruleset for Semgrep and Opengrep static code analysis tools. PRevent in action (Source: Apiiro) The tools work by detecting two anti-patterns the researchers pinpointed after analyzing thousands of malicious code instances in repositories and packages: obfuscated / unreadable source code, and dynamic … More → The post PRevent: Open-source tool to detect malicious code in pull requests appeared first on Help Net Security.