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…
Cisco Talos has identified eight security vulnerabilities in Microsoft applications running on the macOS operating system, raising concerns about potential exploitation by adversaries. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow attackers to hijack the permissions and entitlements of Microsoft applications, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive resources such as microphones, cameras, and user data. The vulnerabilities…
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…
Cisco Systems is planning to lay off 7% of its employees, its second round of job cuts this year, as the company shifts its focus to more rapidly growing areas in technology, such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The company based in San Jose, California, did not specify the number of jobs it is cutting. It…
Quantum AI Global (QAIG) India’s leading organization in quantum communication & technology, and Q-CTRL the global leader in quantum infrastructure software have announced a strategic partnership to work on various technology initiatives in India- one of the fastest growing technology markets in the world. Earlier this month, Q-CTRL announced a pioneering quantum workforce development initiative…
In July, a software update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused Microsoft Windows operating systems to crash. The US Government Accountability Office called this event “potentially the largest IT outage in history.” The broad-based impact generated by the incident heightens the need to develop an effective risk management process to combat systemic cyber risks. The CrowdStrike incident…
This interview has been attributed to Anshul Gupta Anshul S Gupta is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 18 years of experience. He has been recognized for his expertise in threat and incident management, security compliance, and risk management. Anshul has spearheaded strategic cybersecurity initiatives and complex cyber transformation projects across diverse industries. Anshul has…
Forcepoint, a global leader in data-first cybersecurity solutions, unveils its comprehensive GenAI Security solution, offering visibility, control, and risk-based data protection across generative AI platforms, including integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance API. Part of Forcepoint’s mission to deliver ‘data security everywhere,’ this solution empowers businesses and government agencies to securely leverage GenAI innovations, accelerating their…
The global insurance and reinsurance industry is likely to avoid any major financial impact from the outage sparked by CrowdStrike’s glitchy security software update that disrupted internet services worldwide last week, Fitch Ratings said. Preliminary estimates suggest that insured losses could be in the range of mid-to-high single-digit billion dollars and most claims would be…
According to a recent study, more than half of India’s CEOs put cloud-related threats at the top of their list of concerns Cybersecurity solutions company Barracuda Networks, Inc., has announced the expansion of email security products to the Indian market to help customers comply with national regulations while deploying Barracuda’s advanced email protection, data classification,…
