MeitY launches ‘Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0’ with ₹6.85 crore prize pool – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117285700,imgsize-29956,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/meity-launches-cyber-security-grand-challenge-2-0-with-6-85-crore-prize-pool.jpg Registration are now open till February 14, for innovative solutions in API Security, Data Protection, Wearable Privacy, Clone App Mitigation, AI Threat Detection, and Biometric Security. The government on Wednesday launched the ‘Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0’ (CSGC 2.0) with a total prize money ...
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GenAI can help cos fight cyber threats – ET CISO
GenAI can help cos fight cyber threats – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117285935,imgsize-35032,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/genai-can-help-cos-fight-cyber-threats.jpg As a majority of cybersecurity breaches are due to human errors, advanced tools such as Generative AI (GenAI) can help organisations thwart such threats, according a report by NASSCOM and Data Security Council of India (DSCI). The report has pegged breaches because of human errors to a massive 88%. ...
Read More »AI: the new arsenal of cybercriminals and its growing threat to business – ET CISO
AI: the new arsenal of cybercriminals and its growing threat to business – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117255830,imgsize-9430,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/ai-the-new-arsenal-of-cybercriminals-and-its-growing-threat-to-business.jpg Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries around the world. Although it creates grounds for more innovation and efficiency, it also presents cybercriminals with new opportunities. From automating attacks to outsmarting highly secure systems, AI is undoubtedly a powerful weapon for hackers, posing unprecedented threats to ...
Read More »How the upcoming DPDP Act could reshape BFSI sector’s data practices – ET CISO
How the upcoming DPDP Act could reshape BFSI sector’s data practices – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117042307,imgsize-238860,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/how-the-upcoming-dpdp-act-could-reshape-bfsi-sectors-data-practices.jpg The draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, released recently, are set to impose significant changes on how banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and insurance firms handle customer data. The proposed regulations, which mandate explicit customer consent for data sharing and restrict ...
Read More »Agnelo Dsouza has joined Adani Airports – ET CISO
Agnelo Dsouza has joined Adani Airports – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117021065,imgsize-3278,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ciso-movement/agnelo-dsouza-has-joined-adani-airports.jpg Cyber Security Leader Mr. Agnelo Dsouza has Joined Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) as their Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Excited about his new role, Mr. Dsouza said that he is responsible for defining and implementing the Cyber Security Strategy for AAHL In his previous role, Mr. Dsouza was the ...
Read More »China protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking, complains of foreign hacker attacks – ET CISO
China protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking, complains of foreign hacker attacks – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-116993444,imgsize-129880,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/china-protests-us-sanctions-for-its-alleged-role-in-hacking-complains-of-foreign-hacker-attacks.jpg China has slammed a decision by the US Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical US infrastructure, while the Chinese cyber security agency complained Monday of attacks on Chinese networks. Asked ...
Read More »Outlook 2025: CFOs see geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity threats, and inflationary pressures top risks for India Inc – ET CISO
Outlook 2025: CFOs see geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity threats, and inflationary pressures top risks for India Inc – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-116993537,imgsize-5170,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/outlook-2025-cfos-see-geopolitical-tensions-cybersecurity-threats-and-inflationary-pressures-top-risks-for-india-inc.jpg Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are raising alarm about a range of risks that could threaten business stability, with geopolitical uncertainties, cybersecurity threats, regulatory challenges, and economic volatility topping the list. In this unpredictable environment, CFOs are urging companies to adopt ...
Read More »DPDP Act draft rules: social media users under 18 years to require parental consent – ET CISO
DPDP Act draft rules: social media users under 18 years to require parental consent – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-116932661,imgsize-26972,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/dpdp-act-draft-rules-social-media-users-under-18-years-to-require-parental-consent.jpg Children will require verifiable parental consent to access social media in India, as per the draft rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023 (DPDP). Any user below the age of 18 has been defined as a child under the ...
Read More »New national AI regulation in India: What can tech companies expect? – ET CISO
New national AI regulation in India: What can tech companies expect? – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-116884639,imgsize-163218,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/new-national-ai-regulation-in-india-what-can-tech-companies-expect.jpg It is estimated that by 2030, AI could contribute USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy. In India and other developing Asian countries, Africa, and Oceania, AI is expected to add as much as USD 1.2 trillion to the GDP of these nations. AI is ...
Read More »Year ender 2024: Biggest cyberattacks in India – ET CISO
Year ender 2024: Biggest cyberattacks in India – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-116817678,imgsize-48156,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/year-ender-2024-biggest-cyberattacks-in-india.jpg The growing digitisation of data has led to a rise in cyberattacks, digital fraud, data breaches and operational failures. Cyberattacks globally rose by 76% within the first quarter of 2024, with India being one of the most impacted countries. Here are some of India’s biggest cyberattacks in 2024: BSNL ...
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