Fortinet announced significant progress in its mission to address the cybersecurity skills shortage through its Training Institute programs. As part of the company’s commitment to closing the cyber workforce gap. Fortinet pledged to train 1 million people in cybersecurity by the end of 2026 and through the Fortinet Training Institute programs has achieved significant strides…
RIYADH: Cybersecurity industry leaders have emphasized the growing importance of digital protection as the world becomes increasingly interconnected at a special event in Riyadh. Speaking at the Global Cybersecurity Forum, Saad Al-Aboodi, CEO of the Saudi Information Technology Co., highlighted the global nature of the challenge during an address at the event, titled “Advancing Collective…
Indian education sector faces unprecedented surge in cyberattacks – Over 8,000 weekly attacks, double the global average: Check Point This stark contrast underscores the heightened vulnerability of Indian organisations in the face of escalating cyber threats. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has unveiled finding of its latest Threat Intelligence Report for the last 6 months…
Ivanti Cloud Addresses Critical Vulnerabilities in Endpoint Manager According to the September 2024 security update published by Ivanti Cloud has enhanced its internal scanning, manual exploitation, and testing capabilities in recent months while also refining its responsible disclosure process to ensure the timely identification and resolution of potential issues. This has led to an increase…
The country’s progress is not possible without ensuring cybersecurity, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, terming cybersecurity an integral part of national security. He also said that cybercrime has no boundary, and hence it is imperative that all stakeholders come together to deal with the menace. “Cybersecurity is an integral part of national…
SBI Chairman CS Setty highlights the limited supply of cybersecurity professionals as a major concern for the banking industry. He emphasizes the need for robust cybersecurity investments and talent development. SBI Chairman CS Setty on Thursday flagged the limited supply of cybersecurity professionals as a “big challenge” for the future. Speaking at the annual Fibac…
After a social media post went viral claiming that public transportation body Prasarana was facing a ransomware attack, the firm confirmed that it was facing a cybersecurity issue. In the statement posted on RapidKL’s social media, Prasarana said that it “confirms social media reports regarding a cybersecurity incident involving part of their internal systems.” Without…
Microsoft to convene cybersecurity summit following CrowdStrike-induced disruption Microsoft will convene a summit for the improvement of cybersecurity systems in September, it said on Friday, after last month’s CrowdStrike faulty update propelled a global IT outage. The summit is the first of many giant steps the company shall take to forestall issues that affected nearly…
Markets watchdog Sebi on Tuesday issued a new cyber security framework wherein all regulated entities are required to have appropriate security monitoring mechanisms, and the fresh norms will be implemented in a graded manner starting from January 2025. Besides, a Cyber Capability Index (CCI) for market infrastructure institutions and qualified regulated entities will be introduced…
India’s strategic foray into Central America: India is rapidly expanding its influence in Central America, particularly in the telecommunications and cybersecurity sectors. (Reuters) India is rapidly expanding its influence in Central America, particularly in the telecommunications and cybersecurity sectors. With a focus on El Salvador and Guatemala, India is set to make significant inroads, leveraging…
