Cyber Security

Just as we often decide whom to include or not in our conversations and social circles, many online users filter out unnecessary or unwanted elements from their daily digital transactions. However, privacy is a fundamental human right, and with the ever-changing industrial and social trends, current data protection laws have been overarched to digital aspects to guard that right. The general definition of Data privacy goes like this - “The ability of a person to determine for themselves when, how, and to what extent their personal information is to be shared or communicated and with whom. Personal identifiable information (PII) includes one’s name, location, contact information and real-world behaviour. The US at present houses three different comprehensive consumer privacy laws: California (CCPA and its amendment, CPRA), Virginia (VCDPA), and Colorado (ColoPA). Although data privacy is not a one-size-fits-all entity, many of its subsets are covered under regulatory frameworks such as ...

The ever-expanding digital footprint across industries is testimony to the growing relevance of cybersecurity on a global scale. Security platform consultation has grown more important than ever to make businesses thrive in hostile environments. A top-notch technology and business research firm recommend cybersecurity leaders strategize in a way that produces evolved - thinking, architecture, and participation to become cyber-ready. Gartner has predicted that more than 80% of businesses will adopt a unified approach combining web, cloud, and application services. Recent studies suggest cybersecurity is taking the front seat while hiring third-party vendors and business engagements. Gartner has identified seven different cybersecurity personas that have been conjured, taking into account typical roles, transferable capabilities, and knowledge and skills. These are namely: ●      Strategist - This persona provides advocacy and directions for cybersecurity efforts. ...

IAM solutions are specialized cybersecurity software that helps authenticate, authorize and grant specific access to daily end-point users, such as company employees. These solutions generally have a benchmark that enables a company or a user to evaluate its performance and quality. Consider the following before signing up for such solutions: Has the product been a good partner in doing business?  Has the product been a good partner in doing business?  How does the on-premises solution fare?  Tracking prowess   User provisioning Most offer an integrated solution that harnesses the power of the cloud to provide secure connections that organizations can leverage to provide services at a large scale and low cost. It allows employees and other end users to access any device while enforcing strong security policies. In addition, some of these solutions can be set up in just 15 minutes! As the ‘Work From Anywhere' model is gaining pace in the business circles, novel s...

  We all are aware of the almost irreversible damage cyber-threats can cause to businesses. Apart from financial losses, companies have to face the following as well in the event of data breaches: ●     Revising and repurchasing upgraded Cybersecurity technology and expertise ●     Notifying affected parties of a breach ●     Insurance premiums ●     Public relations support Recent studies suggest that almost 93% of businesses are vulnerable to cyber-attacks and only half are confident in tackling unprecedented advanced attacks. Recent reports reveal that cybercriminals have targeted most businesses with financial motives. There are several ways cybercriminals can try to disrupt a company's everyday activities- -        Malware -       Phishing -       Man-in-the-middle attack -       DDoS or Denial of service -       SQL in...

We are in an era where the cyber landscape is rapidly changing. Still, We have also encountered equally unprecedented attacks on OT, IoT and ICS security, with news making attacks like Colonial Pipeline, JBS, Kaseya – and coming to a close with the Log4j vulnerability. As ransomware and threats to OT and IoT systems remain at an all-time high, let us look at what the future holds for both. Geographical tensions: Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, cyber-attacks will likely exhibit record spikes due to technology bans, financial pressures and diplomatic boycotts. Stoked tensions across international borders are touted to increase now more than ever. Critical infrastructure security is being seen as a must-have element to enforce standards baseline for cybersecurity. Encompassing Government guidelines, mandates, and legislation in combination with self-governance at the sector level will help organizations safeguard their essential data. Zero trust architecture: It is now part of ever...

A network is defined by the elements it connects, such as software, hardware, devices and cloud solutions. Any business today is not without its complex network infrastructure. To maintain credibility and security, it must have robust cybersecurity strategies to keep breaches, intrusions and other threats at bay. Studies define network security as hardware and software solutions and processes or rules and configurations relating to network use, accessibility, and overall threat protection. Virus and antivirus software, access control, application security, network analytics, types of network-related security (endpoint, web, wireless), firewalls, and VPN encryption come under network security services. ● Firewall - Warding off incoming or outgoing unfriendly traffic or suspicious activity is essential for any network security. The best firewalls are those with predetermined security rules capable of blocking malware and other cyber attacks. ● Network Segmentation - Like a house has fe...

The purpose of network security solutions is not only to reduce expenses and prevent downstream financial losses but also to protect your company from malware, data loss, and other cyber security disruptions. With the increase in sophisticated cyberattacks in 2021, the need to protect your organization’s data and information has become more stronger. In 2022, we have seen an increase in threats but also a commensurate increase in security. Here are some of the components that comprise network security to help you ward of cyberattacks. Firewalls : Next generation firewalls offer several innovative network security services, with new features that can provide unified security management. Network segmentation : Improved security and access control can be provided by defining further boundaries within networks. Where assets within a group have a common role, risk, or function, network segmentation helps define boundaries between network segments. Real-time intelligence : Using millions of ...