

There are several factors contributing to the sharp increase in OT security prioritization across critical infrastructure in India. Systems deployed across airports, healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical facilities, and manufacturing environments are prime targets for cyberattacks, as threat actors are well aware that much of this infrastructure relies on legacy technologies. Today, with stricter government regulatory mandates such as specific guidelines for IT/OT security from the Central Electricity Authority and other regulatory bodies, the demand for OT security is increasing. A significant rise in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure is also driven by geopolitical tensions and cross-border conflicts India has with some of its neighbors, and the systems have to be kept secure. Large-scale digitization of OT environments is gaining traction, and threat profiles are shifting from traditional cyberespionage to description-oriented attacks, which are now prevalent and are driving the growth of OT security.

DPDP Compliance for financial institutions is no longer only related to data collection, but also to the purpose of collecting and providing consent for it. Banks and NBFCs should provide clear disclosure of who will access the data, the kind of access, and why it has been collected and how long it is retained. These institutions are required to obtain consent for access and access revocation by leveraging the consent management platform.

Amazon’s product recommendations, based on customer data, and Netflix’s personalized recommendations, created on viewers’ data, have increased sales and higher retention rates, respectively. Data is becoming the lifeforce of a business with the digital landscape having undergone a paradigm shift. Organisations that safeguard their data build trust and enhance their reputation. Customers refuse to be associated with brands they do not trust. Today, all organisations are increasingly data-driven, leveraging data for operational efficiency, customer experience, innovation, and informed decision-making.

Today’s fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, which is a fusion of digital and physical systems, is giving rise to a rapidly growing smart manufacturing ecosystem. The manufacturing sector has already begun nurturing ‘smart factories’ and in some cases “Dark Factories” across automotive, consumer goods, energy, and biopharma, among other industries, by embracing automation, AI, […]

The highly connected and always-on global ecosystem in which we live is driven by digital transformation and is constantly evolving. In such an environment, safeguarding our critical infrastructure and manufacturing shop floors is key. Smart factories, automated assembly lines, and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) are closing the gap between physical infrastructure and digital […]

Prior to the Industry 4.0 era, the Operational Technology (OT) ecosystem had limited cybersecurity risks as they were isolated from external networks and the internet. During those days, with air-gapped architecture, the chances of cyber attacks were less as the air-gaps created between IT and OT environments acted as digital moats. It was considered impossible […]

The digital revolution has propelled the healthcare industry to new heights. Healthcare services have become more accessible, personalized, and efficient. Digital innovations are redesigning the healthcare landscape with the use of electronic health records, wearable devices, health apps, telemedicine, robotics, and automation in surgery. AI and machine learning in diagnostics assist healthcare professionals in interpreting […]

India’s fast-growing digital economy coupled with the country’s internet user base is expected to exceed 900 million this year, making the protection of data privacy a societal imperative. Let’s take a look at some of the related statistics. A Survey Report 2024 was released recently by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Protiviti, on […]

Every day we witness the digital world expanding and evolving around us, where data’s pivotal role is undeniable. Unprecedented and massive volumes of data are being generated and dynamically transferred between organizations and individuals every minute. where tracing who is accessing and updating databases is a constant challenge. Unfortunately, the exploitation of personal information or […]

As we progress through 2024, the stormy cybersecurity landscape intensifies and gets louder by the day. Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, outpacing traditional security measures and compelling government agencies and businesses to prioritize cybersecurity. With these evolving threats, it is becoming more challenging for cybersecurity professionals to stay updated with the latest advancements. A […]

How pharmaceutical organizations can strengthen their security posture and make it more challenging for adversaries to carry out attacks? | Inspira Enterprise