Content by Geetha Nandikotkur

Study: State of the Security Workforce

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  April 17, 2015

(ISC)²'s seventh security workforce study says APAC CISOs opt for outsourcing of security, given technology sprawl, new threats and lack of in-house skills. Regional experts respond to these findings.

Breach Response: The New Security Model

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  April 16, 2015

High-profile security breaches globally have had a cascading effect on Indian organizations. Intel Security's Chris Young discusses how Indian security practitioners must shift to a resilient security model.

DSCI's Bajaj Steps Down

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  April 14, 2015

The Data Security Council of India appoints Rama Vedashree as its interim CEO as Dr. Kamlesh Bajaj retires. What is the legacy of Bajaj, and what are the security challenges awaiting his successor?

India Opens Cyber Coordination Centre

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  April 13, 2015

The Government of India has established National Cyber Co-ordination Centre to handle increasing threats. Can NCCC effectively coordinate with private-sector bodies to drive cybersecurity initiatives?

SEBI: Exchanges Need Risk Framework

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  April 9, 2015

SEBI has directed capital markets to develop and deploy a robust cybersecurity framework to combat cyber-attacks. Security leaders welcome the move and recommend effective controls to support the initiative.

Responding to New E-Commerce Threats

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  April 7, 2015

India's e-commerce boom is throwing up huge security challenges. It's not enough to deploy security controls; a well-defined security architecture is essential, says Amit Singh, country manager, Dell SonicWall.

It's Official: Rai is New Cyber Chief

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  April 3, 2015

As Dr. Gulshan Rai takes charge as India's first cybersecurity chief at the prime minister's office, security experts offer up a few issues of national importance that need his immediate attention.

SEBI: Firms Must Disclose Fraud

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  April 1, 2015

SEBI directs listed companies to disclose to stock exchanges all events/information related to any fraud as it occurs. CISOs welcome the move and seek a strong GRC culture with a structured risk management process.

A Fresh Look at Application Security

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  March 31, 2015

Application security is not keeping pace with evolving attacks, says Prasenjit Saha, a CEO at the consultancy Happiest Minds Technologies. One problem: lack of a standard, secure coding process in the application development life cycle.

Court Kills Part of Kerala Police Act

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  March 30, 2015

The Supreme Court has quashed Section 118 (d) of the Kerala Police Act for violating the fundamental right of freedom. Some cyberlaw experts call it a short-sighted decision that will deter the fight against cybercrime.

Indian Banks Wary of Payment Card Risks

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  March 26, 2015

While the Indian finance ministry has announced incentives for banks to curb cash transactions and encourage the use of payment cards, security experts caution CISOs about authentication and fraud risk.

India's Information-Sharing Challenge

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  March 24, 2015

As information sharing becomes increasingly vital in building resilient cybersecurity, FS-ISAC's Denise Anderson discusses how the Indian financial sector should put a strong collaborative structure in place.

Public Sector Lacks Security Policy

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  March 23, 2015

K L Dhingra of the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises doesn't see India's public sector units prioritizing data security, as no mandates yet exist for evolving a standard security framework.

GFSU's CyberLab Drives Innovation

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  March 20, 2015

Gujarat Forensic Sciences University aims to boost cyber-research capabilities to help practitioners address emerging cyberthreats, as well as work with industry partners to create a security research platform.

Singapore: Data Protection Group Formed

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  March 18, 2015

Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission has formed an advisory committee to prescribe guidance for the Data Protection Act. Security experts set the agenda and suggest suitable protection measures.