Abhinav Khanna (Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at NotSoSecure) didn’t think he had the skill to enter into a coding career – but when he joined a cybersecurity training program during college, he developed an interest in penetration testing. This inspired him to build his coding skills; and motivated by his new passion for security, his talent evolved rapidly. He’s a brilliant example of what’s possible when you find your ‘why’ – that keen interest that drives you to learn, grow, and build your confidence. We asked him what he’s working on today, and how important role models have been to in ..read more

Moataz Salah (CEO at CyberTalents) identified the need to feed new talent into the cybersecurity sector – and together with his co-founder, he did something about it. CyberTalents is “an end-to-end talent platform that enables companies, governments, and universities to assess, upskill, engage, and hire cybersecurity professionals.” It’s geared at addressing the global cybersecurity talent shortage, protecting the future of security by identifying human potential and training critical skills. We wanted to learn more about the platform, and dig into Salah’s perspective on entrepreneurship in cy ..read more

We caught up with Black Hat MEA 2023 speaker Makesh Chandramohan (CISO at Aditya Birla Capital) to get a snapshot of his career so far, and find out how he stepped into the role of CISO at an Indian Fortune 500 company with a presence in 36 nations around the world. Chandramohan has worked at a high level in a number of different industries. So we wanted his perspective on whether cybersecurity is more or less the same across industries – or if the skills, knowledge and tooling required are specific to different lines of trade. To illustrate his answer, he provided a comparison of two critical ..read more

we’re focused on… Mental health in the cybersecurity industry. Really? Yep. Because we all know that people are the basis for effective cybersecurity. An organisation relies on all of its team members to play their role in safeguarding overall security, and it relies on cybersecurity professionals to implement technologies and processes, and train internal teams to use them. But cybersecurity professionals are human beings first. And the job isn’t easy. “We are under tremendous pressure and strain,” Sam Curry (CISO at Zscaler) told us. “And the biggest problem is dialogue with businesses who t ..read more

Follow these steps & kick-start your career in cyber-security! Learn Computer Network Fundamentals: A strong understanding of networking basics is crucial for any cybersecurity professional. Basic Web Development (optional): While not mandatory, having a basic grasp of web development can help better understand web security. Try to Learn/Update Daily: Stay updated with the latest developments in cybersecurity by reading infosec blogs and watching hacking tutorials Work with Different Operating Systems: Get hands-on experience with various operating systems, including Windows, Linu ..read more

Rapid digital transformation and changing regulatory requirements mean that cybersecurity is increasingly important for the maritime industry. Companies that are agile and can leverage new technologies have an advantage – and because shipping operations depend on software systems and digital communications, cybersecurity represents a critical risk area. So innovators are developing new solutions to secure the industry and avoid operations disruption. Cyber risk is increasing in the maritime industry New research in 2023 produced by global law firm Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) and maritime cyber ..read more

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Wow! It’s intriguing how human factors play a crucial role in cybersecurity vulnerabilities. From weak passwords to poor authentication practices, these aspects can leave organizations susceptible to cyber threats ..read more

The internet doesn’t exist solely on Earth anymore. That means the cybersecurity industry has a new challenge: how do you protect networks that dance in the space between our planet and others? The answer, according to Dr. Wendy Ng (Principal Cloud Security Architect at OneWeb), might not be as complicated as it seems. At Black Hat MEA 2022, she introduced the work that OneWeb is doing to give more people around the world access to a reliable internet connection. They’re using low Earth orbit satellites to transmit signals to Earth-based assets, enabling connectivity in hard-to-reach areas. A ..read more

CYBER HYGIENE - HOW TO DO IT RIGHT Cyber hygiene is just like personal hygiene; you should do it regularly to ensure your organisation’s overall IT security health. Cybersecurity hygiene consists of procedures done regularly to secure sensitive data and protect it from theft or cyberattacks. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025. With this in mind, preventing data breaches and cyber-attacks is more critical than ever. The key to doing so correctly is by following cyber hygiene best practices and universally acknowledged frameworks. C ..read more