It was indeed a pleasant surprise to come across the latest RBI circular “Cyber Security Framework in Banks” released on June 2, 2016. The cyber security risks facing banks have increased rapidly over the past couple of years. Matters came...
Before I delve further into this contentious topic, let me get some things straight: 1. Yes, Crisis Management and Business Continuity are different disciplines but are also linked 2. This article does not wish to imply that one domain is...
We at Confidis work extensively with entrepreneurs. Needless to say it is an exhilarating experience to be part of teams led by people with fire in their belly. These organizations could be start ups or even mature organizations that are...
Picture this. There is a strong innovative company led by a charismatic and innovative founder. Having built the company from scratch, the founder is motivated to build a company that is truly great. In order to achieve this goal, she...
Numerous surveys have shown that Cloud Security is THE biggest concern for Cloud adoption. The Cloud Security Alliance led by Jim Reavis has been at the forefront of raising awareness of Cloud Security. The main activities of CSA have been...
Cyber Security is the buzz word today, especially in India. With the growing instances of cyber attacks, organizations are focusing on security of their digital assets, be they networks or devices connected to them. The large consulting firms have begun...
(ISC)²® (“ISC- squared”) and the Cloud Security Alliance® (CSA) announced the new Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification at the RSA Conference in San Francisco on April 22, 2015. Keith Prabhu, Executive Director, Confidis and Chairman of Cloud Security...
Confidis conducted a Business Continuity Management (BCM) Awareness Training on March 30, 2015 for Senior RBI Officers at the Reserve Bank Staff College located in Chennai. The training led by Keith Prabhu, Executive Director, Confidis aimed at introducing BCM concepts...
Introduction Businesses big and small face one daunting challenge. As the business grows and matures, processes become complex and tacit. While the business operates successfully, it gradually become people dependent. Sometimes, matters get so complicated that businesses are...
The massive leakage of confidential information of the Government of India is shocking in its scale. The breadth and depth of the espionage is staggering. Corporate espionage targeting government departments ranging from oil & gas to defense has been exposed....
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” The above quote is often attributed to Charles Darwin but in reality is something...
September 24, 2014 was a red letter day in the history of India. It’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) was accomplished successfully. Mangalyaan (Mangal-yaan literally means Mars-Craft) was inserted into a Mars orbit. Mangalyaan has started beaming back pictures of the...