Highlighting the complexity of the present-day threat landscape, Vinay Bhide, Associate Vice President at Tata Communications Ltd., reveals that it takes an average of 277 days to identify and contain a data breach.
Apple highlighted that individuals are targeted based on their identities or professions, with state-sponsored attackers dedicating significant resources to compromising a small number of devices, heightening the difficulty of detection and prevention.
Durga Prasad Dube, EVP & CISO at Reliance Industries Ltd, brings to light the existential dimension of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), highlighting the evolving role and the profound responsibilities that come with the position in the modern digital landscape.
The concept of acing application security by converging security controls revolves around integrating various security measures and protocols directly into the application development lifecycle, rather than treating them as afterthoughts or separate layers.
As India Inc. strides forward into 2024, experts weigh in on the imperative to build a resilient, future-proof cybersecurity model to safeguard against the increasingly sophisticated digital threats. This initiative is not just about defending against current threats but also about neutralizing potential future vulnerabilities.
Vipin Samar, SVP of Database Security at Oracle, notes that India is experiencing exponential growth every month, whether in the number of transactions or the volume of customers. This kind of growth was previously observed in China and is now occurring in India, he says.
In the context of modern cybersecurity practices, especially with the shift towards cloud-based architectures, the Trilogue Chat on protecting identities, privileges, and secrets underscores the crucial elements of managing access and safeguarding sensitive information.
The consensus among cybersecurity experts is clear: incorporating a Zero Trust architecture into an organization's security strategy is no longer optional—it's essential. The principle behind zero trust is straightforward yet profound: "never trust, always verify."
The Cyber Vigilance Index, as introduced by Ankit Wasnik, Security Solutions Architect at Qualys Inc., represents a novel approach to managing business risk in the digital age. This concept aims to bridge the communication and understanding gap between business teams and security teams, a divide that often hampers effective cybersecurity measures within organizations.
Hitesh Mulani, Group CISO of Mahindra Group, shines a light on the darker aspects of the technology industry that often go unnoticed or unspoken. When leaders in technology positions engage in unethical practices, such as taking bribes or engaging in other forms of corruption, it not only compromises the integrity of their organizations but also tarnishes the reputation of the tech community as a whole.
When addressing the "people" aspect of cybersecurity, especially within the context of government organizations as highlighted by Neha Jain, Special Secretary, IT and Electronics Department, Government of UP and MD, UPDESCO State CISO, Uttar Pradesh, it becomes crucial to focus on both the opportunities and challenges faced by government CISOs.
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