Insider Risk and the Need for Context-Aware Security

As insider channels increasingly become the vector through which attackers gain unauthorized access to data, organizations must look at context-aware security to understand user behavior and prevent data leak, says Naveen Gurusiddaiah... Read more »

The Financial Insecurity Bias

If people haven't lived up to their own financial expectations or think their peers are better off, it can affect the way they spend and save, and can make them more likely... Read more »

GST: Preparing for tax litigation

Though the draft model GST law is still work in progress, tax experts share their insights on the likely litigation landscape under the proposed indirect tax regime Read more »

Cutting down on tax-related litigation: An uphill task for the CBDT

However, the board needs to keep clarifying its position to bring in more transparency in tax administration Read more »

Deviation from tender conditions allowed

The authorities can deviate from the conditions for sale by tender if the terms are not essential parts of the offer Read more »

A Little Distance from Colleagues May Spike Creativity

Physical separation among coworkers isn't necessarily an obstacle to innovative collaboration, and other types of breathing room may actually help productivity. Read more »

PCI Turns 10: Will It Last Another 10 Years?

Time to Assess PCI-DSS's Impact on Payments SecurityAs we prepare to mark the tenth anniversary of the PCI Security Standards Council, it's time to assess the impact PCI-DSS has had on payments... Read more »

LinkedIn Sale: Mega Bucks, No Matter Mega Breach

Do Consumers Really Defect From Breached Businesses?My initial reaction to Microsoft's announcement that it plans to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in cash: I guess its massive 2012 data breach - and... Read more »

Now Ransomware Locks Smart TVs

Android Malware Demands iTunes Gift Cards as Ransom PaymentFirst the hackers came for our credit cards. Now they're taking control of our TVs. Witness the latest version of FLocker - for "frantic... Read more »

Automation Needed to Beat Skills Challenge

As cybersecurity demand surges in India, there is a crippling shortage of skilled professionals that the industry has been facing. KPMG's Sundar Ramaswamy suggests increased impetus on automating security roles will alleviate... Read more »