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Sebi plans to put in place cyber security framework for stock brokers

Sebi is planning to come out with a cyber security framework for stock brokers that will help in reducing the impact of potential risks by cyber fraud, data leaks and hacking of trading accounts, a top official said on Wednesday. The framework, aimed at protecting stock brokers as well as their clients, would include measures, tools and processes that are intended to prevent cyber-attacks and improve cyber resilience, Association of National Exchanges Members of India (ANMI) President Kamlesh Shah told PTI here. The move is part of the capital markets regulator's investors safeguard mechanism. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has set-up a panel that consists of representatives from the regulator, stock exchanges and ANMI, a grouping of stock brokers, for framing the guidelines. The rapid technological developments in the securities market have highlighted the need for having a robust cybersecurity and cyber resilience framework for stock brokers to protect the ...

Digital Shakti Campaign to skill 1 mn women in 2 years on cybersecurity

Digital Shakti Campaign, a cybersecurity awareness programme for women, aims to spread awareness among 10 lakh netizens in two years, a senior official of organiser body CyberPeace Foundation said on Tuesday. While launching the 4th phase of the campaign, non-profit and digital think-tank body CyberPeace Foundation's founder and global president Major Vineet Kumar said that the programme aims to skill people around cybersecurity and online safety to help them fight the evils that exists in the cyber space like ransomware, stalking, bullying, sextortion etc. "We look forward to significantly bridging the cybersecurity knowledge gap in India among vulnerable populations and reaching 1 million netizens in the next two years," Kumar said. He said that technology platforms have become the first point of contact for criminals. "We are working with the government to address issues like trafficking. Today the first connection that criminals have is on the tech platforms. Criminals have ...

Consulting firms stepping up to build stronger cyber armour for businesses

Cyber threats, especially ransomware, have spiked in the past 12-18 months largely due to the highly digitised post-pandemic economy. Some experts have pegged the rise at 38% over pre-pandemic levels

What is two-factor authentication?

A strong password is essential to keep your online data safe. But with increasing cyberattacks, you need two-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts

Most CEOs in India seek cyber-risk management plan next year: PwC study

One in four companies worldwide has suffered data breach that cost millions of dollars

CAG calls upon supreme audit institutions to work for mutual benefits

He sought innovative suggestions from members to shape Knowledge Share Committee strategies for the next three years

Resolving social media grievances a tough job for GACs, warn policy experts

Resolving social media grievances a tough job for GACs, warn policy experts

Top Headlines: CBIC seeks details on digital assets, govt to form GACs

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RISE, along with ThriveDX, hosts India's largest Cybersecurity hackathon

RISE, in Collaboration with ThriveDX, Hosts the Largest Cybersecurity Hackathon in India with Over 22,000 Participants

Passkeys becoming a safe alternative to passwords: Google vice president

Functionality will be available for general users of company's app store and browser later this year

WhatsApp tests edit message feature ahead of final release: Details here

WhatsApp is working on a number of updates and improvements to enhance user experience and security on the platform, including an option to edit sent messages

Tata Power hit by cyber attack, says critical systems functioning

The company did not divulge which systems were impacted

Google passkeys for password-less future: Know what is it and how it works

Google passkeys is currently available for developers to test via Google Play Services beta

Crypto hackers set for record year after looting over $3 billion: Report

Hackers have become adept at exploiting weaknesses in the security, coding and structure of DeFi marketplaces

Uber's former security chief convicted of concealing massive data breach

Uber Technologies' former security chief was convicted of concealing a massive data breach in a case that prosecutors tied to the company's troubled past under its original leadership

India leads in adoption and usage of multi-factor authentication: Report

According to the 2022 Thales Access Management Index, multi-factor authentication (MFA) usage in India in 2022 was recorded at 66 per cent, as compared to 56 per cent globally

Entire nation to be 5G enabled by 2023, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Pradhan also said that the brand of IITs and IIMs were sought by the developed countries to partner with their institutions

Twitter fixes bug that left users' account logged in after password reset

This bug was introduced after Twitter made a change to the systems that power password resets last year

What is the SOVA virus?

India's federal cyber security agency has recently issued an advisory on SOVA virus. And, leading banks are alerting their consumers to stay cautious about the new virus. Know more in this segment

Edelweiss opts AppSealing to strengthen security for wealth management app

/ -- AppSealing, a leader in Mobile App Shielding solutions, announced today that its solution has been selected by Edelweiss Wealth Management, one of the leading wealth management players in India. The solution will help Edelweiss Wealth perform holistic authentication and verification processes to ensure tighter control and protected access to their private corporate network. With this objective, Application Shielding has thus taken center stage at the organization and its collaboration with AppSealing, Edelweiss is looking forward to leveraging its full suite of runtime application self protection (RASP security) features like - real-time source code protection, code obfuscation and encryption, in-app purchase security, anti-reverse engineering, cheat tool detection/blocking, emulator detection/blocking and enforces app integrity to get a safety net for all of its applications. Speaking on its key development, Harsh Jha, Executive Vice President (Technology Corporate), Edelweiss