DataQuest Magazine - November 2023

In this issue

The Cyber Shields of Tomorrow

We conduct a comprehensive 360 degree review of the Cybersecurity situation in the world from the importance of the cloud and AI to what the role of the CISO should be.

JanAI, NOT GenAI - WILL IT BE INDIA'S SUPER-FOOD?

In technology, there are many decades where nothing happens. And there are weeks when decades of work happens. Here's an author and industry expert unpacking that adage - as seen tangibly in the last 2-3 years- everywhere!

3 mins

THE RISE OF THE GLOBAL TECH INDIAN

Vinod Khosla and Vinod Dham were among the earliest Indian names which became famous in Silicon Valley. Since then, the number of global Indians in tech have been mushrooming.

1 min

MY JOURNEY WITH CMIL - INTERESTING, WITH CHALLENGES!

We tried to understand the hype around Green IT- back in 2008!

8 mins

A Walk In the Clouds and Beyond - the Significance of Cloud Security

Amid the digital metamorphosis that is sweeping across India, a question looms large: Who guards the gates of the cloud in this ever-expanding frontier of technology and data?

4 mins

The Cyber Shields of Tomorrow

In the vast digital realm, where data flows ceaselessly, a timeless battle is unfolding, akin to defenders guarding a medieval fortress against relentless adversaries. But in this era, the guardians of the kingdom are not just human; they are a powerful combination of algorithms and machines - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

6 mins

'CISOS' ROLE KEY IN SAFEGUARDING ASSETS, REPUTATION AND CUSTOMER TRUST'

The landscape of data protection and privacy has witnessed unprecedented shifts in an era defined by rapid technological advancement and an ever-growing digital footprint. Recent regulatory frameworks, including DPDP 2023, have ushered in a new era of expectations for organizations entrusted with personal data.

6 mins

'SECURING INDIA'S DIGITAL FUTURE'

Joy Sekhri, Vice President of Cyber & Intelligence Solutions at Mastercard, shares insights on the critical focus areas and strategies to combat cyber threats in this interview. From harnessing AI to fortifying digital identities, Sekhri outlines a roadmap towards a safer digital future.

7 mins

FORTIFYING THE DIGITAL REALM

In an exclusive interview with Dataquest, Suresh Sharma, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at PayU, shares his invaluable insights into the world of cybersecurity and the measures PayU employs to ensure the safety of digital payments.

6 mins

CLOUD SECURITY IN FLUX: TRENDS AND TACTICAL INSIGHTS

In the fast-paced realm of cyber-security, where the digital battlefield is ever-expanding, staying ahead of threats and trends is crucial. Swetha Mudunuri, Azure Cyber Analyst, Tenacium DC, a Women Tech Global Ambassador and a cybersecurity expert with a background in Microsoft 365 and Azure security, is leading the charge. In this exclusive Q&A with Minu Sirsalewala, Executive Editor - Special Projects, she sheds light on the challenges organizations face in securing their cloud infrastructure, the latest threat landscape, compliance measures, and her insights into the future of cloud security.

5 mins

Cloud Outages - More than a Flat Tyre

From their timing to frequency to bounce-back windows to eventual impact - outages in cloud environments are becoming serious enough to come on the front-burner of an enterprise's security strategy. Let's watch this pot while it boils.

10+ mins

Sovereign Clouds - Paradox or Paradigm?

Regulatory pressures aside; the changing dynamics of data control, privacy, security and localisation are being the big nudge for sovereign clouds to really emerge as a big market need and business model.

6 mins

There's a rat under the hood

As cars, trucks and vehicles spruce up on more software, connectivity, intelligence and V2X delights; they also face the cracks that come with the bundle. Security fears here have moved beyond the broken window. Is it turning towards the broken window theory, though? Will attackers accelerate once they see the state of vehicles today?

10+ mins

'FUTURE LIES IN COMBINING AI TECH AND BUSINESS APPS'

On the sidelines of the 25th anniversary of NetSuite at SuiteWorld 2023, held in Las Vegas from October 16-20, 2023, Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group, CyberMedia Research (CMR) sat down with Evan Goldberg, Founder and EVP of Oracle NetSuite. The conversation delved into various themes, spanning from cutting-edge technology trends like Generative Al and its impact on the future of enterprise, to valuable insights on entrepreneurship and the significance of embracing the concept of failing fast.

3 mins

How Risky is GenAI?

Security is the moot point. The risks associated with Generative Al are significant and will constantly evolve.

6 mins

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