This is a follow up to the blog Cybersecurity as a Business Enabler about the shifting cybersecurity from a cost center to a value driver. If you are a C-level executive looking to transform how your organization approaches cybersecurity, here is how to shift the mindset from viewing security as just another cost center to recognizing it as a true value driver.

ReliaQuest has published a report on the cybercriminal recruitment ecosystem, finding that fluent English speakers with social engineering skills are highly sought-after. “Among the most in-demand skills is English-speaking social engineering, with job posts more than doubling from 2024 to 2025,” the researchers write.

Attackers are using a newly discovered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform dubbed “Salty 2FA” to target a wide range of industries across North America and Europe, according to researchers at ANYRUN. The phishing attacks are delivered via email and primarily attempt to steal Microsoft 365 credentials. Like many popular commodity phishing kits, Salty 2FA is designed to bypass a variety of multifactor authentication measures.

Compare Passwordless Authentication and MFA. Check types, benefits, and other key differences to determine which method best suits your organization’s needs.