Information Security
White House asks agencies to boost internet routing security efforts
The internet consists of more than 70,000 interconnected networks and BGP is used to exchange information to route traffic
 "White House asks agencies to boost internet routing security efforts")
A glimmer of hope for radio
Amidst challenges, telecom regulator's recommendations show the path ahead for a brighter future for radio
 "A glimmer of hope for radio")
CERT-In issues guidelines to plug security gaps at govt organisations
All government employees, including temporary, contractual, and outsourced professionals, are required to strictly adhere to the guidelines
 "CERT-In issues guidelines to plug security gaps at govt organisations")
CoWin portal data leak feeds risk of scams and extortion calls: Experts
Information like government ID numbers such as Aadhaar, passports, or PAN numbers become persuasive records, as they cannot be changed or erased for a particular individual
 "CoWin portal data leak feeds risk of scams and extortion calls: Experts")
Information warfare and its limitations
The best days of information warfare are probably behind us
 "Information warfare and its limitations")
Best of BS Opinion: Revamping the IBC, a step too far, and more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Revamping the IBC, a step too far, and more")
State actors and information warfare
We should recognise that many can play the game of manipulation targeting the Indian information space
 "State actors and information warfare")
Sebi expands committees on cyber security and information systems
Last rejig of cyber security panel happened in September; decision to ramp up information systems panel follows difficulties faced by CDSL in settlement activities
 "Sebi expands committees on cyber security and information systems")
Info security, risk management spending to grow 9.5% in India: Gartner
Enterprise information security and risk management spending in India is likely to increase by 9.5 per cent this year to $2.08 billion (about Rs 15,076 crore), according to Gartner
 "Info security, risk management spending to grow 9.5% in India: Gartner")
India's info security, risk mgmt spending to grow 9.5% in 2021: Gartner
Gartner analysts spoke about how security and risk management leaders (CISOs) can advance their IT cybersecurity and risk strategy at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit India taking place
 "India's info security, risk mgmt spending to grow 9.5% in 2021: Gartner")
Information security spending in India to hit $1.5 bn in 2017: Report
Strong growth was attributed to widespread skills shortages, proliferation of security initiatives
 "Information security spending in India to hit $1.5 bn in 2017: Report")
