Content by Suparna Goswami

Philippines National Security Policy: Build Cyber Resiliency

Suparna Goswami  •  December 6, 2023

The recently released National Security Policy emphasizes building cybersecurity resilience in the Philippines. To do this, businesses must focus on protecting identity, push for cybersecurity education and protect critical infrastructure from external cyberattacks, said CISO Charmaine Valmonte.

Leveraging Frameworks for Effective Data Protection

Suparna Goswami  •  November 29, 2023

Indonesian data protection experts recommend understanding the types of personal data collected and their purpose, urging companies to leverage established frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27701. These frameworks should align with the regulations of each country.

SolarWinds Ruling: Why CISOs Need to be Aware of Fraud

Suparna Goswami  •  November 27, 2023

The SEC recently charged SolarWinds and its CISO for fraud amid cybersecurity lapses. Most organizations are reckless in making statements to the market to preserve their company's stock prices, not realizing that this is tantamount to fraud, said experts.

Profiles in Leadership: Krishnamurthy Rajesh of GreyOrange

Suparna Goswami  •  November 22, 2023

Over the past two decades, GreyOrange's Krishnamurthy Rajesh has seen major advancements in IT and OT technologies, with the rise of Industry 4.0, 5G wireless connections, the cloud and now AI and machine learning. These technologies increase risk, but the industry's cyber maturity is improving.

Platform vs. Point Solutions: What's the Best Approach?

Suparna Goswami  •  November 17, 2023

The endless search for best of breed cybersecurity solutions has left many companies awash in tools, and many are suffering from vendor fatigue. The situation has gotten out of hand, said Debasish Mukherjee, VP of sales for the APJ region at SonicWall, who makes the case for a platform approach.

The Role of Automation in Third-Party Risk Management

Suparna Goswami  •  November 15, 2023

The vast range of questionnaires used in the current third-party assessment process make the process ineffective because the questionnaires typically do not give the context required for specific organizations with unique needs, according to Darshan Lakha, head of cybersecurity at Vodacom Group.

Credit Repair Firms Driving $20B Synthetic ID Fraud Crisis

Suparna Goswami  •  November 9, 2023

The battle against synthetic identity fraud has reached a critical point, as credit repair companies now play a major role in exacerbating this pervasive form of fraud. Synthetic identity fraud now comprises 85% of all identity fraud cases, with up to $20 billion in annual losses.

Israeli SMBs Warned to Cut External Comms to Reduce Risks

Suparna Goswami  •  November 7, 2023

Israel is known for its cyber resilience, but small and medium businesses in the country need to reduce external communication during wartime to reduce their attack surface, said May Brooks-Kempler, director of Cyber Range Solutions and founder and former president of ISC2 Israel Chapter.

ISMG Editors: Cybersecurity Trends at Mumbai Summit

Suparna Goswami  •  November 3, 2023

This week, Information Security Media Group editors covered the hot topics at ISMG's Cybersecurity Summit: Mumbai, including redefining cybersecurity leadership, understanding your adversary's next move and the debate over how to tackle cyber extortion.

Indonesia's Data Protection Law: Are Businesses Ready?

Jayant Chakravarti , Suparna Goswami  •  October 27, 2023

It has been over a year since Indonesia enacted its first personal data protection law, bringing its data privacy and security controls closer to standards set by Europe's GDPR. With less than a year to go, many businesses are still looking for clarity on many aspects of the regulations.

Generative AI: A Game Changer for Security Skills Training

Suparna Goswami  •  October 23, 2023

Generative AI facilitates on-the-job learning, empowering team members to upskill themselves as they work and ultimately strengthening an organization's overall security posture, according to Fabio Fratucello, field chief technology officer, international, at CrowdStrike.

The Inescapable Duality of Kinetic War and Cyber War

Suparna Goswami  •  October 20, 2023

The prospects of another cyber war are looming with the latest war between Israel and Hamas. Cyberwarfare is the new norm in conflicts because it offers new dimensions to kinetic fighting at much less risk, cost and effort, according to Antony KM, who works for a leading Australian bank.

How Bank Impersonation Scams Erode Customer Trust

Suparna Goswami  •  October 17, 2023

Each year, financial scams cost banks up to $400 million in losses. Despite heavy investments in anti-fraud technology, banks are struggling to protect customers. Bank impersonation scams continue to be the most widely used approach for duping banking customers, said CEO of a stealth startup and the former senior...

How to Handle AI-Biased Results

Suparna Goswami  •  October 16, 2023

Businesses and governments have been using artificial intelligence and machine learning for years, but little has been done to understand its biases. Aditya Vasekar, senior principal for product security with Microsoft, discussed AI bias challenges and how organizations can address them.

Navigating Digital Data Protection Act Project Challenges

Suparna Goswami  •  October 5, 2023

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act in India has introduced many implementation challenges for security practitioners. Two experts - Shivangi Nadkarni, co-founder and CEO at Arrka Consulting, and Priya Muku Gora, GRC lead and DPO at Axtria - shared strategies for successful projects.