Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) have some serious responsibilities on their shoulders as they single-handedly carry the security policies and enforcement, which are directly proportionate to an entire company’s success or downfall. CISO’s insights and knowledge allow a company to balance out supporting its internal team while guarding the organization’s data and...

Yashin, to kick things off, could you share what inspired you to transition from a career in academia and engineering to founding Pvotal Technologies? Growing up, I thought a lack of proper education was the root of many societal issues and inefficiencies. Idealistically, I entered academia thinking I could become a professor who would nurture the issues leading to a wavering generation of...

In an era where technology seamlessly integrates into every facet of our lives, the vision of the future of transportation, once dreamt in the mid-20th century, is becoming a reality. Landscapes are evolving, with the promise of enhanced connectivity, ease of travel, and the development of sprawling metropolises aimed at fostering a more harmonised society. This transformative period in...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been developing at a rapid pace and has been integrated into a growing number of applications across every industry. AI continues to widen its capabilities to assist in a variety of daily tasks but, as can be expected with any Internet-based technology, AI also has a dark side. As cyberattacks have grown in volume and complexity over the last few years due to...

In the last few years, we have witnessed that the digital landscape’s boundary between reality and fiction has become increasingly blurred thanks to the advent of deepfake technology. While the intention of developing deep fake technology was purely for entertainment and other legitimate applications, in recent times it has become infamous for spreading misinformation. This technology can...

In today’s world, where cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated day by day, cybersecurity is becoming an essential aspect of running a business. Looking at the scenario, organizations hire cybersecurity professionals to upgrade their business security. They will look for individuals who are cybersecurity certified, along with having knowledge and experience on the subject, to...

In the digital world, data is the lifeline of any business, be it trade secrets, sales records, customers’ personal data, and other sensitive information. Organizations use this data to create innovations and increase their long-term client base. However, the current situation is quite different, especially with this surge in cyberattacks, insider threats, and phishing attacks. In a...

As the world navigates through 2024, cybersecurity gets more unpredictable and dangerous. With increased sophisticated cyberattacks like ransomware, phishing, and APTs, there has never been a higher demand for cybersecurity professionals. But after the rising tide, the industry stands at a significant skills gap, presenting organizations with vulnerabilities to breaches and data theft....

With the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health has become an area of concern, as more than 1 billion humans every year seek help from clinicians and therapists to cure problems such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. This inevitable growing pressure has stretched healthcare and therapeutic institutes to choose smarter technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and...

How can organizations better expand their visibility into their own data, identities, and access management systems to enhance their security posture? A comprehensive view of all human and non-human identities is critical to a successful identity security program. Detailed insights into privileges, entitlements, activities and risk profiles provide context and intelligence to make decisions...

The recent ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector. This incident disrupted the processing of insurance claims, causing significant distress for patients and providers alike. Pharmacies struggled to process prescriptions, and patients were forced to pay out-of-pocket for essential...

As cyberattacks advance in their sophistication and frequency, traditional cybersecurity defenders-the firewalls, antivirus software, even intrusion detection systems-are no longer sufficient in protecting companies. Organizations are bound to face advanced persistent threats (APTs), ransomware, as well as insider attacks in 2024 that often go undetected by automated detection tools. This makes...