Tag: pro
This is how much the average CISO makes in the US – and why it’s so much
New data has suggested Chief Information Security Officers (CISOS) in the US and Canada have seen their salaries rise to $565,000 ($426,000) on average. The findings come from the fifth annual survey from IANS Research, which also suggests that the best way to boost your salary as a CISO is…
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It’s official – NordVPN has upped the game for malware and phishing protection
So, it’s official – NordVPN is the top VPN we tested when it comes to blocking malware and phishing. The newly launched Threat Protection Pro was the winner. Yes, you’ll need to pay an extra fee to use this tool, but our results clearly show that it’s well worth it…
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AI and cybersecurity: Navigating a rapidly evolving industry
AI has significantly enhanced the capabilities of cybersecurity systems by enabling more sophisticated and proactive defense mechanisms. The ability of AI systems to learn from vast datasets and adapt to new threats in real-time has created a more dynamic and resilient security environment. By continuously analyzing patterns and anomalies, AI…
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The largest ever DDoS attack has just been blocked – here’s how it was done
Cloudflare has claimed to have recently mitigated the biggest Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack in history. In a company blog post, Cloudflare outlined how, throughout September 2024, an unnamed threat actor targeted multiple customers in the financial services, internet, and telecommunication industries, among others. Without naming any specific targets,…
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Security pros are missing attacks due to an overload of pointless alerts
It probably isn’t much of a surprise that workers are overwhelmed with notifications and emails on a daily basis, but new research has suggested this is actually having a detrimental effect on day-to-day cybersecurity operations. A Vectra AI survey has shown that 71% of security practitioners worry that they will…
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From efficiency to innovation: A smart roadmap for implementing AI
Given the potential that AI has to offer, it’s no wonder that it has the world at large hooked and businesses hurrying to integrate it into the network strategy. According to McKinsey, 65% of surveyed organizations are already regularly using GenAI, which is nearly double the percentage from their last…
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