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Imagine a busy highway. Cars zoom past, carrying everything from passengers to valuable goods. But not every vehicle should be allowed in. Some might carry dangerous cargo, while others are simply lost. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) work the same

When you get into a car, the seatbelt is your first line of defense. It's automatic—click it, and you’re safer. But it doesn’t mean you stop watching the road or ignore traffic rules. A seatbelt reduces the impact, but it’s not a magic shield. The sa

Introduction

Imagine your home guarded by a loyal family dog. It’s friendly, greets your guests, and barks only when a real threat emerges. But what happens when that same dog is suddenly tasked with guarding a high-security vault? It transforms into

Unmasking Threats with Rule Validation and Scoring

Think about securing your home. You’ve installed surveillance cameras, sensors, and even a guard dog. But what happens when someone manages to sneak in? Wouldn’t it be great to have a system that not

The Final Layer of Defense for Web Applications

Imagine having a guard dog that not only watches your house but knows who to bark at and who to ignore. ModSecurity does just that for web applications. But like a smart dog that gets better with traini

Protecting Your Applications with Confidence

Imagine running a high-speed train. Every minute, thousands of passengers board, and you need to ensure they get to their destination safely. But what if 1% of those passengers posed a potential risk? Woul

The recent inadvertent exposure of classified U.S. military plans by top defense and intelligence leaders serves as a stark reminder that even the most capable cybersecurity tools and well-defined policies can be rendered meaningless if ignored or mi

Our editorial team has curated the finest sessions from the CISO Platform Top 100 Awards & Annual Conference 2025—India’s first award ceremony that celebrates those making a meaningful impact in the world of security. 

The 16th annual conference was

Imagine this. You’re standing in your kitchen, making toast. Suddenly, you hear a dripping sound. You glance at the sink and notice water pooling around the base. It’s not a flood—yet—but it could be. You investigate the source, tighten a loose pipe,

Every company wants to unlock the magic of cloud data, but it’s not a free ride. Especially with data privacy laws like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) keeping you accountable. Getting data security right can feel like juggling water

More attacks targeting cryptocurrency users. Microsoft has identified a new Remote Access Trojan, named StilachiRAT, that has sophisticated capabilities to remain stealthy and persistent so it can harvest crypto wallet credentials via web browsers.

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ISO 27001 compliance is one of the most recognized international standards for information security management. Organizations worldwide seek certification to protect sensitive data, gain customer trust, and meet regulatory requirements. However, achi

Imagine seeing photos and videos of a massive political rally flooding your social media feed. It looks real—except it never happened. That’s the power of disinformation propaganda: creating false realities that influence thoughts, decisions, and eve

Unfortunately, I am old enough to remember how SIEM was done before the arrival of threat intelligence feeds. We had to write broad behavioral (well, “behavioral-ish”, if I am totally honest) rules without relying on any precise knowledge of attacker

A fair-weather SOC by Meta AI

Do you have a fair-weather friend? Or two?

Fair weather friend (via Google)

OK, do you also have a fair-weather SOC?

This train of thought was inspired by reading pilot forums about how some training approaches lea

The Cyber Threat Landscape for Small Businesses 

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face a rising tide of cyber threats, challenging the misconception that only large corporations are at risk. As cybercriminals increasingly target smaller or

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are encountering increasing cybersecurity challenges. As cyber threats increase in sophistication and frequency, protecting sensitive data and maintaining secure operations has become critical for SMBs. Histor

Mastering Your First 30 Days as a CISO: A Strategic Roadmap

Stepping into the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is no small feat. The first 30 days are a critical window where you establish credibility, align with business objectives,

In the age of digital transformation, safeguarding data privacy and confidentiality is a top priority for healthcare organisations. With vast amounts of sensitive patient information now stored, processed, and shared digitally, healthcare providers m

Cyber Crime Junkies podcast

Breaking Down Risks in Cybersecurity — A great conversation on the Cyber Crime Junkies podcast with David Mauro!

We covered so many different topics that the CISOs are struggling with:

· Generative vs Agentic AI risks and op