In this Help Net Security interview, Rich Friedberg, CISO at Live Oak Bank, discusses how banks can better align cybersecurity efforts with broader cyber governance and risk priorities. Banking institutions often falter when cybersecurity is siloed as purely a technical or compliance issue. Cyber governance requires treating cybersecurity as a strategic business risk embedded across enterprise-wide decision-making. Where do banks typically struggle when trying to align cybersecurity efforts with broader governance and risk priorities? Banks … More →
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Managing endpoints and responding to security incidents in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) can be time-consuming and complex. MDEAutomator is an open-source tool designed to make that easier. MDEAutomator is a modular, serverless solution for IT and security teams looking to save time and reduce manual work. By using Azure Function Apps and a custom PowerShell module, MDEAutomator automates tasks like deploying MDE to new devices and responding to alerts, without needing to manage extra … More →
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Getting a call saying a family member has been kidnapped is terrifying. Fear and panic take over, making it hard to think clearly. That’s exactly what criminals count on when they use a scam called virtual kidnapping. What is virtual kidnapping? It’s emotional extortion where scammers claim a loved one has been abducted and demand ransom. Using AI-generated voices, social media details, and spoofed caller IDs, they make threats seem real and pressure victims to … More →
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Kali Linux has long been the go-to operating system for penetration testers and security professionals, and Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition by Ric Messier aims to guide readers through its core tools and use cases. This updated edition introduces new material on digital forensics and reverse engineering, while keeping its focus on practical, hands-on learning. It’s written for people who have at least some familiarity with Linux or command-line environments, but it doesn’t assume deep … More →
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