Cyber Security

  cloud security solutions In today’s scenario, accessing and managing data from a centralized security point has emerged as the need of the hour. However, for an organization, the exercise to integrate the cloud into an existing enterprise security process is not achieved just by adding a few controls. In fact, there is a need for a detailed assessment of the resources and business requirements to initiate the process of cloudsecurity strategy. The organization must have a clear vision, and the skill sets to accept and integrate the required controls. This would also help in the effective establishment of an optimized threat management system: An essential requirement is to understand the business state and decide on the framework of the cloud-based solution. The solution must cover each stack layer and match the business objectives. The integration of cloud controls must be defined and applied judiciously. The solution must execute a threat management pr...

  Identity security  Ever-evolving threats are a significant cause of worry for most businesses. The major security breach on U.S Marshalls by hackers who stole a trove of personal information about investigative targets and agency employees is just the tip of the iceberg. Many leading companies have been on the receiving end of various advanced-level breaches, which have ended up crippling not just their revenue or reputation but the nation's economy as well. The world is becoming connected in how it works, pursues leisure, interacts, and relaxes. With a broader range of online tools and experiences that are available within one's palm, it becomes all the more essential to safeguard critical information. This stands true not just for businesses but for consumers as well. Techie giant Microsoft has identified some crucial ways   identity security  needs to become a business priority. First and foremost is Defence-in-depth, which deploys security controls that cyber...

  Data protection solutions Every year January 28 is celebrated as 'Data Privacy Day' as a reminder to safeguard our personal information, as the boundaries between our offline and online lives are becoming increasingly distorted. Consumers today want to interact with businesses that are more transparent about their cybersecurity policies, especially their transparency on measures to uphold data privacy andprotection . In light of recent events, this blog attempts to spread awareness of the 6 most important methods of data protection for businesses: Risk assessment : The more sensitive the data, the more closely it should be guarded and the greater the technology investment. Businesses can assess the risk profile of their critical data and segregate it into high-risk and low-risk accordingly. This would enable efficient data processing based on two axes - breach probability and potential severity. A data protection officer can help a great deal in this regard.  Encryption : Do...