Strengthening network key to insurance sector growth: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 13:15

Insurers should embrace the digital space with a resilient cyber security framework to disrupt the traditional business structures, it said, adding that cyber-security is a key risk area for insurance.

Two IT firm employees arrested for source code theft

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 15:03

The Cyber crime branch has arrested two employees of a Gurgaon-based software company over allegations of source code theft.

Internet firms to be subject to new cybersecurity rules in EU

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 23:15

Internet firms such as Cisco, Google and Amazon will be subject to a new EU cybersecurity law forcing them to adopt tough security measures and possibly report serious breaches to national authorities, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Microsoft to buy Israeli cyber security firm Adallom: Report

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 13:52

Adallom, which develops cloud security platforms, is expected to become the centre for Microsoft`s cyber security business in Israel, the newspaper said.

SEBI lays out cyber security policy for exchanges, others

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 22:02

To protect the securities market from cyber threats, regulator SEBI Monday asked stock exchanges and other key entities to put in place necessary framework to safeguard systems, networks and databases from such attacks.

China says up to United States to resume cyber security talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 18:25

It is up to the United States to create conditions to resume regular talks on cyber security, China`s foreign ministry said on Tuesday, as the two countries began three days of high-level meetings in Washington.

45% cos admit inability to measure cyber security risk: Survey

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 19:04

When it comes to cyber security, 45 percent organisations admit to their inability to measure, assess and mitigate risk, describing their capabilities in this area as "non-existent", a survey said Wednesday.

Online Ads pose biggest security threats in 2015: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 18:49

Online and mobile ads posed one of the biggest threats for IT security this year, cyber security Trend Micro said in its latest report.

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 09:17

As Washington weighs new cybersecurity steps amid a public backlash over mass surveillance, U.S. tech companies warned President Barack Obama not to weaken increasingly sophisticated encryption systems designed to protect consumers` privacy.

Ernst & Young launches first cyber security centre

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 17:30

Professional services firm Ernst and Young Global Ltd. on Tuesday announced the launch of its first Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) here - the first in the world.

Need to address cyber security at smart cities: Ramadorai

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 16:45

"A large number of our youth especially those in the 15-20 age group are digitally savvy. These are the people who never go to a railway station or a bus terminal or a cinema all to book a ticket but through their smartphones...Thus, smart cities will need an ideal environment to meet the expectation of the internet savvy youth," Ramadorai said.

China cybersecurity plan aims to protect state secrets: Official paper

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 11:42

Beijing has recently bolstered legal protection of its information technology, after former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden disclosed that U.S. spy agencies planted code in American tech exports to snoop on overseas targets.