The Interim Union Budget 2024 has garnered attention for its approach to cybersecurity and digital transformation at a time when technology is rapidly permeating every aspect of our life. The government s approach towards cybersecurity outlines strategic investments in frameworks, fostering collaboration between its agencies and private entities to ensure a robust defence against cyber-attacks.

Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK claims hackers are selling a 1.8TB database with details of 750 million Indian mobile consumers on the dark web. The Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked operators to conduct security audits in response to the claims. The hacker denies involvement and says the data was obtained through undisclosed means.

NASSCOM Foundation, in collaboration with Hexagon, runs the HexArt initiative since 2020, offering AI education to students and graduates, with a focus on women. This program aims to address the growing demand for modern tech skills, as highlighted in the Future of Jobs report.

Visibility, time to respond, and confidence in the investigation are important factors in fending off cyberattacks successfully, and we’re excited to help organizations improve on that with the new Logpoint release, says Edy Almer, Director of Products at Logpoint.

How does Kyndryl address the contemporary cybersecurity needs of enterprises through its cybersecurity practice Kyndryl tackles modern cybersecurity challenges through a strategic approach rooted in innovation. Our cybersecurity practice employs Artificial Intelligence (AI) for rapid breach detection, aligning with the dynamic digital landscape shaped by IoT, 5G, and hybrid work environments.

The government is planning to release a draft policy that will make companies in critical sectors use cybersecurity products and services developed in India, the Indian Express reported on Tuesday. The National Cybersecurity Reference Framework (NCRF) is expected to lay out clear roles and responsibilities that organisations should follow under existing rules, policies and guidelines.

The Department of Telecom has asked service operators for a security audit of their systems following claims by a cybersecurity firm that data of 750 million Indian subscribers has been leaked, a government official said. Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK has claimed that its researchers have found that hackers are selling 1.8 terabyte of a database comprising 750 million Indian mobile consumers on the dark web.

Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organizations, today released a new report that found the traditional silos between ITOps and security teams are beginning to break down, as organizations realize the importance of increased collaboration to combat the onslaught of more sophisticated cyber-attacks.

According to a report in The Indian Express, the government has drawn up a policy called National Cybersecurity Reference Framework (NCRF) to provide guidelines on roles and responsibilities for cybersecurity based on existing legislations, policies, and guidelines.

Manguirish Pai Raiker, Chairman of ASSOCHAM s National Council for MSMEs, anticipates government initiatives focusing on health and education in the upcoming interim budget. He highlights the government s efforts to enhance business growth, promote spiritual tourism, and attract investments in India.

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) sponsored one on one meetings between delegates from the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone and Indian enterprises, using the India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) CEPA. These Delhi based workshops looked at how Indian companies may use their UAE roots to grow internationally, focusing on the Gulf as well as Africa and Europe.

The Chairman of the National Council for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Chairman Manguirish Pai Raiker, on January 29 said that besides taking initiatives in promoting spiritual tourism, the government will come up with initiatives on health and education in the upcoming interim budget.