5. Cyber Security: As technology advances, so do cyber threats. Cybersecurity experts are essential in safeguarding organisations against data breaches and cyberattacks, making this skill critical in the digital age. 6. Software Development: The ever-expanding digital landscape necessitates proficient software developers

Although steps like NDTSP and DPDP are great beginnings to generate enthusiasm of India Inc. and public in AI, opportunities are galore to improve citizen services like using AI to reduce legal case backlogs at courts, tax compliance, disease risk prediction from citizen lifestyle data, fraud detection in government schemes, using large language models (LLMs) for services and education delivery, etc. CoEs

Global tech company CISCO has partnered with NAMTECH an initiative backed by steel maker AMNS India to impart training in areas like cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the manufacturing industry. The agreement, which was signed at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 in Gandhinagar, aims to build a talent pipeline comprising more than 5,000 engineers and technicians over the next five years.

Data is the new oil of every industry, and its management and security are a prime concern. Cyber risk is the biggest threat Indian organisations face with 38% of respondents surveyed by accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) feeling extremely exposed.

This is necessary as the department is charged with the responsibility of generating public awareness about government schemes tailored for their socio-economic emancipation and development of their areas, he added. Joint Director Information (Hqrs), Vevaik Puri, Joint Director Information, Jammu, Atul Gupta and Joint Director Information, Kashmir, Mohammad Aslam besides other officers and officials attended the meeting in person and virtually.

According to an official release, the focus will be on leveraging IBM SkillsBuild, to empower learners in Gujarat with skills in technologies such as AI (including generative AI), cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, and workplace skills for professional development. Recently, IBM unveiled the new IBM Consulting Client Innovation Center (CIC) in Gandhinagar, emphasising technology areas such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid cloud, and cybersecurity.

Intechtel, a leading provider of managed IT services in North Idaho and Eastern Washington, is bridging the gap between businesses and comprehensive digital security by demystifying cyber insurance policies and providing tailored solutions for comprehensive digital security.

Ransomware is becoming the new business model for cybercriminals looking to search for funds for their organisation. In an era where digital threats loom large, a startling 71% of organizations have found themselves besieged by ransomware, with the financial fallout averaging a hefty $4.35 million per breach.

Amid the growing threat of deepfakes flooding online, cybersecurity firm McAfee announced its AI powered Deepfake Audio Detection technology. The AI powered tool, Project Mockingbird, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. McAfee

The New Age Makers Institute of Technology (NAMTECH), an ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) education initiative, and Cisco, a global technology leader, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create academic programs focused on developing cybersecurity, networking, and artificial intelligence (AI) experiential learning and training modules for the manufacturing industry.

APIs are powerful tools for developers to create full featured, complex applications to serve their customers, partners, and employees, but each API is a potential attack surface that needs to be secured, said Melinda Marks, Practice Director, Cybersecurity, for Enterprise Strategy Group.

Dr (Prof) Nishakant Ojha, AdvisorCyber & Aerospace Security (West Asia & Middle Eastern Countries), Eminent ExpertCounter Terrorism, shared important insights with us. The risk of cyberterrorist attacks (CTA) poses threats to economic damage, flight security, and potential casualties for aviation companies.