Data breach affects Microsoft Azure users globally
Microsoft has admitted a security breach in its Azure Cosmos DB cloud system could affect many customers, which includes many Fortune 500 companies. Cloud infrastructure security company Wiz revealed details of a now-fixed Azure Cosmos database vulnerability that could have been potentially exploited to grant any Azure user full admin access to other customers’ database […]
In DCs, Physical & Software security needs to be in tune
An increase in the workload from remote locations, organisations have become vulnerable to cyber-attacks. But in the current scenario, along with the technological aspect, it is also important to keep in mind the physical security when it comes to data centres. But how are these aspects managed and followed? This was discussed in a panel […]
Macquarie Data Centres to make significant investments in Cyber Security, Cloud and Gov business
Macquarie Data Centres is expecting a strong uptake in its cyber security, cloud and government business. The company sees strong demand for cyber security solutions in its Government and Cloud Services businesses and will be making significant investments in FY22 to realise this opportunity, Macquarie said in its financial year 2020-21 earnings. “We announced plans […]
As cybersecurity complexity increases, companies looking to forge deeper partnerships
Cybersecurity-related incidents are becoming the norm- not an exception. With a rise in attacks, cybersecurity is becoming complex for companies, who are battling their own business challenges with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Solutions are a lot complex and we cannot be doing this on our own. We need to keep working with a […]
In South Asia, is Cybersecurity the Weakest Link?
Cyber-attacks in India have seen a significant increase since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic forced people to work remotely, organisations are increasingly becoming vulnerable to data breaches. India reported 1.16 million cyber security cases in 2020, a threefold increase when compared to 2019, as per government data presented in parliament. Approximately, 3000 […]
How China is upping the ante on Data Regulation
Guangdong Province will ramp up efforts on data regulation by exploring the establishment of a “Data Customs”unit to review cross-border data flow and create a big data centre in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Guangdong is in South China and this development was announced in July. This move needs to be seen in the […]