Online and mobile ads posed one of the biggest threats for IT security this year, cybersecurity Trend Micro said in its latest report. As per the report, cybercriminals posted advertisement on websites which got mixed with legitimate ads possibly “due to lack of proper vetting when submitted by ad networks.” When users click on these…
NASSCOM and Symantec have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘Building Cyber Security Skills’ — an initiative to develop skilled and certified professionals. The MoU was signed in the presence of R. Chandrashekhar, President, NASSCOM andMichael A. Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, Symantec. Sector Skill Council (SSC) NASSCOM and Data Security Council of India (DSCI) along…
The National Skill Development Council has emphasised on the need to address the critical aspect of cyber security while planning smart cities.
“Cyber security is a critical aspect in the planning and development of smart cities,” council chairman S Ramadorai told a seminar on smart cities held here over the weekend.
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As cyber security threats become more frequent and sophisticated, representatives of Indian IT security firms have asked Centre to encourage use of indigenously developed solutions and services to cut down on possible security lapses in foreign products and softwares. China has already stopped sourcing products and softwares from foreign anti-virus companies, citing security reasons. Read…
The demand for cybersecurity professionals is on the rise and companies are willing to offer them as much Rs 80 lakh per annum, a study said. According to a report by CISO Platform, a social media network dedicated to information security, the industry is likely to see a huge growth in India, going ahead. Read…
Hackers broke into US government computers, possibly compromising the personal data of 4 million current and former federal employees, and investigators were probing whether the culprits were based in China, US officials said on Thursday. In the latest in a string of intrusions into US agencies’ high-tech systems, the Office of Personnel Management suffered what…
Investors are taking serious note of data security breaches in start-up ventures. Some have gone to the extent of asking experts to conduct a ‘stress test’ on cyber defenses and the framework of companies in the pre-investment phase. Many are treating security of data as one parameter for investment, apart from metrics such as the…
Blue Coat Systems, Inc., enterprise security solution provider, revealed the results of a global research study of 1580 respondents across 11 countries that highlighted a global trend of employees ignoring cyber risks while at work. Results from the survey found that universally, workers visit inappropriate websites while at work despite typically being fully aware of…
The National Association of Software and Services Companies and Data Security Council of India have launched a new Cyber Security Task Force (CSTF) to build India as a global hub for cybersecurity solutions. Additionally, this new entity aims to help develop a skilled workforce of cybersecurity professionals. See Also: Cloud Infrastructure: Same Security Needs, Dynamic…
Content Delivery Network (CDN) services company, Akamai, and managed security services firm, Trustwave, have inked a new global strategic alliance that aims to protect businesses from online threats. Content Delivery Network (CDN) services company, Akamai, and managed security services firm, Trustwave, have inked a new global strategic alliance that aims to protect businesses from online…