Shivam is our in house cybersecurity sage with over six years of experience in cybersecurity under his belt. He is passionate about making the digital world safer for everyone and whipping up Indian delicacies on the weekend.
Cybersecurity is a complex yet crucial system that requires clearly defined rules, limitations, regulations, and methodologies. Some people view compliance requirements as an obligation. But compliance, according to the majority of industry experts, is the key to being competitive, avoiding destabilizing attacks, traversing cyberspace, and giving your clients the cybersecurity they deserve. One such compliance…
TL,DR: A PCI vulnerability scan is an automated test identifying potential network vulnerabilities. PCI DSS requires all organizations to conduct both internal and external scans at least quarterly and after substantial network changes External scans must be performed by a PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) covering public-facing systems. Internal scans focus on hosts, servers,…
The significance of cybersecurity is growing. The world now depends on technology more than ever before, and there are no signs that indicate a possible reversal. Organizations can no longer exclusively rely on standard cybersecurity solutions like firewalls and antivirus software. Hackers are consistently improving their strategies and are now able to easily penetrate traditional…
The protection of personal information is becoming critical for businesses worldwide in an increasingly digital world where customer data is acquired at multiple touchpoints. Global privacy laws mandate the protection of three main categories of personal data: Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Payment Card Industry (PCI) data, and Protected Health Information (PHI). The acronyms PII, PCI,…
The advancement in technology has given rise to a multitude of cyber threats not just for individuals but for companies as well. As of 2023, hacker attacks occurred every 39 seconds and the cost of a breach was $4.45 million, the highest ever recorded. Cyber security has therefore become an increasingly prominent priority recently—and rightfully…
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is one of the most helpful and adaptable frameworks for organizations looking to effectively manage cybersecurity risk. The framework is designed on the basis that it remains flexible and adaptable for companies of all sizes. It brings policy, business processes, and technology within a…