Page 17 - Cyber Security

Sebi plans 3-tier structure to bolster cybersecurity, prevent attacks

Sebi plans to set up a Cyber Security and Compliance Reporting System for the regulated entities that will collaborate with government as well as other national and international regulators

Infosys, Cognizant say have beefed up security but no data breach

Earlier this week, KrebsonSecurity had first reported that Wipro's systems had been breached and were being used to launch attacks against some of its clients

Banks most vulnerable to cyber attacks, must strengthen software: Expert

Gulshan Rai said banks have to move faster to meet the challenges from evolution and revolution depending on their system capabilities to deal with any risks emanating from technology adoption

Internet firms flag concerns over proposed IT rule changes, call for talks

IAMAI says the obligation being proposed on intermediaries to trace out originators and communications when sought by authorised govt agencies will be 'violation of the right to privacy'

Most firms claim to be equipped to deal with rising cyber attacks: Survey

While Indian organisations are realistic about overall levels of risk and expect it to increase, they are not as realistic about their own cyber-readiness

A cyber security roadmap

Many of our banks and capital market participants have cyber risk management plans at an institutional level. What is needed is an industry standard

Risk of cyber attacks will grow as firms go digital, say experts

The banking and financial services industry has taken the lead, both globally and domestically, in improving its data security

As cyberthreats rise, Sebi to expand scope of security initiatives for MIIs

Last year, multiple incidents of ransomware attacks like WannaCry, Petya and Locky were reported globally

New phrase-based passwords could make online accounts more secure: Study

The first passphrase system incorporated, in part, a specialised wordlist using simple, common words; a six-word sentence structure that made meaningful sense

Aadhaar push driving Indian firms to up IT security spending: Report

Indians recognise encryption with Bring Your Own Key capabilities as the top security tool for securing sensitive data in Cloud environments and continue to spend their resources on it

Internet security: Rising cyber threat in India

India has moved up a notch overtaking Russia as the third most targeted country in terms of cyber attacks, according to Symantec's Internet Security Threat Profile report

'Half of IT experts don't change security strategy after cyber attacks'

At least 89% professionals stated that IT infrastructure and critical data are not fully protected

Indian firms see rise in talent gap in cybersecurity skills: Survey

72 per cent respondents predicted high demand for cybersecurity in 2020

Your mobile phone can give away your location, even if you tell it not to

Measuring how a phone moves when its owner is walking could suggest how old a person is, whether they are male

Snippets: Digital opportunity and threat

80% of traditional companies will lose 10% in market share due to disruptive competition: Gartner

Snippets: Cyber security concern

Organisations are least prepared against external threats, with 61 per cent citing hackers and cyber warfare as top concerns

Centre contemplates cyber security cess

Experts say levying a cess on companies is not a way to enhance cyber security of digital payments

Capital markets will need sophisticated cyber security: Ajay Tyagi

Tyagi also said block-chain technology might pose serious challenge to any centralised record-keeping institution

EU calls for new intelligence agency, safety labels to check cyber attacks

Agency to help in creating EU-wide certificates for trusted energy, transport and other networks

Donald Trump's cyber security advisors resign en masse

They cited specific shortfalls in the administration's approach to cyber security & broader concerns