Content by Geetha Nandikotkur

Digital Growth Outpaces Security: A Growing Crisis

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  November 5, 2024

As India accelerates its digital transformation journey, the lack of security-by-design principles in its expanding digital infrastructure has created unprecedented cybersecurity risks, particularly affecting financial services and healthcare sectors, according to Cybersecurity Expert Kanishk Gaur.

Enterprise Security Leaders Navigate AI Privacy Concerns

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  November 5, 2024

As enterprises adopt AI for security, privacy and safety concerns remain top barriers. Organizations need robust frameworks and guardrails to ensure responsible AI implementation while protecting sensitive data, said Anand Raghavan, VP of engineering - AI, Cisco.

Energy Sector Innovation Tests Traditional Security Models

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 30, 2024

Ken Soh, group CIO at BH Global, and John Lee, managing director at GRF, discuss how the rise of smaller renewable energy producers and smart grid initiatives is forcing a rethink of traditional cybersecurity frameworks.

Enterprises Need New Security Controls to Combat AI Risks

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 30, 2024

As AI adoption accelerates across enterprises, security leaders face unprecedented challenges in data protection. To assess AI-related risks effectively, it's essential to understand the business goals and the context of AI applications, said Ashish Thapar, cybersecurity head for APAC at NTT DATA.

Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in Maritime Operations

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 30, 2024

The maritime industry faces several challenges from cyberattacks, pushing it to quickly adapt to an evolving threat landscape while complying with new regulatory requirements. Ken Soh, group CIO at BH Global, outlines key strategies to protect offshore operations from escalating cyber risks.

Race Against Quantum Threats: Why Organizations Must Act Now

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 30, 2024

With quantum computers threatening to break current cryptographic systems sooner than expected, organizations must transform their security infrastructure. Quantum migration requires not just technological solutions but also talent development and awareness, said Professor Lam Kwok Yan, AVP at NTU.

AI's Probabilistic Nature Demands New Security Framework

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 29, 2024

As organizations integrate AI into operations, traditional security frameworks fall short. The shift from deterministic to probabilistic systems requires new approaches to risk management and governance, said Gaurav Keerthi, head of advisory and emerging business at Ensign InfoSecurity.

CISOs Must Own OT Security in Industry 4.0 Era

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 29, 2024

The growing convergence of operational technology with business networks creates new attack vectors requiring CISO attention. Smart building components and industrial systems now pose risks to critical business functions, said Steven Sim, chair, executive committee at OT-ISAC.

CISOs Must Shift From 'Department of No' to Enablers of Secure Business

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 29, 2024

Security leaders face challenges in testing organizational readiness while maintaining 24/7 operations. The key is to transform security from a barrier into an enabler, empowering employees to become part of the defense strategy, according to Charmaine Valmonte, CISO at Aboitiz Group.

Strengthening Cybersecurity With Public-Private Partnerships

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 29, 2024

Derek Manky, chief security strategist and vice president for global threat intelligence at Fortinet, shares the importance of public-private partnerships in cybersecurity. There's a lot of vetted interest and mutual benefit in such partnerships, and the will to move forward is strong, he said.

How Zero Trust Is Redefining Enterprise Security

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 29, 2024

As organizations adapt to hybrid work environments and increased cloud adoption, zero trust architecture has evolved from a theoretical framework to an essential security approach, said Frankie Shuai, former head of cyber and technology risk for Singapore and ANZ at UBS.

Critical Infrastructure Struggles With Legacy OT Security

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 28, 2024

As OT becomes increasingly connected to the internet, critical infrastructure operators must rethink their approach to cybersecurity while managing legacy systems that were not designed with security in mind, said John Lee, managing director, Global Resilience Federation Asia-Pacific.

Building Cyber Resilience Across OT, IT and IoT Environments

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 28, 2024

Andre Shori, CISO for APAC governance at Schneider Electric, shares how aligning OT and IT under a unified cybersecurity framework is key to resilience. Our goal is to embed security across the product life cycle, he said, while highlighting the company's commitment to protecting customer assets.

AI and Cybersecurity: Same Goal, Different Approach to Data

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 28, 2024

Security leaders face a fundamental challenge as AI and cybersecurity take conflicting approaches to data handling. This divergence requires organizations to rethink their security strategies while maintaining resilience, said Ian Monteiro, executive director at Image Engine.

'Era of Point Products Is Over' in Enterprise Security

Geetha Nandikotkur  •  October 28, 2024

With ransomware attacks increasing 13-fold in early 2024, organizations need to shift from point solutions to a platform-based approach and focus on secure networking, unified SASE and security operations, said Vishak Raman, vice president of sales - India, SAARC, SEA and ANZ - at Fortinet.