News for 'information-security'

Summer jobs in financial services, software and more

Summer jobs in financial services, software and more

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

We invited employers looking out for summer interns to post openings in their companies. Here we post the latest batch of summer jobs that are up for grabs across the country.

Indian companies concerned about cyber attacks

Indian companies concerned about cyber attacks

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Globally, the estimated average financial loss from cyber incidents was $2.7 million, a 34-per cent increase over 2013.

Here's a cyber security roadmap for the financial sector

Here's a cyber security roadmap for the financial sector

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Traditionally, financial institutions have operated risk functions in silos. However, the nature of unknown threats today requires industry participants to work together, says Vikram Limaye.

Encounters in Kashmir: 3 terrorists killed

Encounters in Kashmir: 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Security forces on Saturday killed three terrorists, including two who had allegedly snatched rifles from policemen in Kulgam district earlier this week, in separate operations in Shopian and Sopore areas of Kashmir valley. Acting on specific information, security forces on Friday night launched a search operation in Lehend-Habdipora area of the Shopian district, 52 kms from Srinagar, officials said.

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

'There's a huge need for advancements in current security incident logging and monitoring practices.'

Interpol chief's Facebook identity stolen

Interpol chief's Facebook identity stolen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

"Interpol's information security incident response team discovered two Facebook profiles attempting to assume my identity as Interpol's secretary general. One of the impersonators was using this profile to obtain information on fugitives targeted during one of our recent operations," Noble was quoted by British newspaper The Independent as saying.

Good news! 2.5 lakh new jobs in the IT sector

Good news! 2.5 lakh new jobs in the IT sector

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

This year the sector expected to witness a 14-16 per cent growth in recruitment.

A young girl's quest to inspire and educate young minds

A young girl's quest to inspire and educate young minds

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Apoorva Giri tells us how she's making a difference through her workshops.

You'll face consequences for misuse of your ID, password: I-T Dept

You'll face consequences for misuse of your ID, password: I-T Dept

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

The taxman asked users to secure their password with at least eight characters in length and a combination of lower case, upper case, numeric and special characters.

Your personal data is once gain up for grabs!

Your personal data is once gain up for grabs!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Indian firms caught napping as private details of individuals were leaked

Hacking: India open to change IT laws

Hacking: India open to change IT laws

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

IT Minister A Raja on Wednesday welcomed any suggestion that would strengthen cyber laws and enhance online information security, a day after reports of Chinese hackers cracking into sensitive Indian government department websites.

Suspicious boat spotted; west coast on alert

Suspicious boat spotted; west coast on alert

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

A search operation by the Navy and Coast Guard, for a suspicious boat that was apparently sighted by fishermen off Diu coast, did not yield results but surveillance has been enhanced along the west coast, a Navy official said on Tuesday.Fishermen in Diu informed security agencies on March 29 that they had seen a white boat with 'Al-Salam' written on it near the Diu coast. There were five persons on board and they were asking for directions.

Govt's 'snooping' order headed to SC

Govt's 'snooping' order headed to SC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'With the top court's judgment declaring the Right to Privacy a Fundamental Right, the powers under the provision need to be looked afresh.' 'To utilise such sweeping powers in the right manner will also be a challenge.'

Black money: Can India prosecute offenders?

Black money: Can India prosecute offenders?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

India will begin its first round of consultations with the Swiss government on tracing black money stashed by Indians in banks in that country in December, but there is no guarantee of prosecution of offenders on the basis of information secured from them.

Police unhappy with players' security breach

Police unhappy with players' security breach

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

The Chandigarh Police was unhappy with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh leaving the team hotel without informing them. They said they would prepare a report on the security violation by the aforesaid players and send it to the BCCI.

Navy signs $100-mn deal for maintenance of Boeing's P-8Is

Navy signs $100-mn deal for maintenance of Boeing's P-8Is

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Boeing also won a $4.5-billion contract for 10 C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, and will soon start delivery of $3 billion contracts to supply 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helicopters., reports Ajai Shukla.

Odisha: Two suspected police informers gunned down by Maoists

Odisha: Two suspected police informers gunned down by Maoists

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Maoists shot dead two persons in Odisha's Malkangiri district suspecting them to be police informers even as a bandh was being observed by the ultras on Wednesday demanding withdrawal of security forces and halt to anti-naxal operations.

Govt moves to rein in social media before Lok Sabha polls

Govt moves to rein in social media before Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'Before the elections, fake news can create law and order hassles and that is the reason they want social media firms to follow the amended IT Act.'

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security..

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Safe or not, the global taxi giant can now track you even after you have been dropped off.

Lax attitude towards data security could cost India Inc dear

Lax attitude towards data security could cost India Inc dear

Rediff.com14 May 2018

A large number of large and small businesses process EU data, have customers from the EU or have access to data of EU citizens in one way or another.

The most wanted jobs in 2020 will be...

The most wanted jobs in 2020 will be...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Will bots take away our jobs? Find out!

Outsourcing: Who is touching your data?

Outsourcing: Who is touching your data?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

Outsourcing IT processes overseas may save money, but...

'Cyber scam: Criminals using fake LinkedIn accounts'

'Cyber scam: Criminals using fake LinkedIn accounts'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Symantec said most of these fake accounts followed a specific pattern.

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

He said countries should work for promoting open and inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes.

IIIT offers various PhD programmes

IIIT offers various PhD programmes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Applications are invited for pursuing PhD Degree in the Institute in various areas of Information Technology, Management, Information Security and Bioinformatics.

India dismisses US admiral's proposal for joint patrolling

India dismisses US admiral's proposal for joint patrolling

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that India is in for joint military exercise but not for joint patrolling.

BPOs want the real you, not a fake

BPOs want the real you, not a fake

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Given that some BPOs conduct nearly 150 interviews a day, the threat of fudged resumes and impersonation is compounded many times over.

Former NSC official sent to police custody

Former NSC official sent to police custody

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

The former navy commander, who resigned and joined the US-based software company, allegedly introduced US diplomat Rosanna Minchew to "contacts" in the NSCS.

Nasscom unveils database on IT pros

Nasscom unveils database on IT pros

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

The National Association of Software and Services companies on Wednesday launched the world's first-ever centralised database of IT professionals to further strengthen the security in Indian industry.

BlackBerry to buy German security solutions firm

BlackBerry to buy German security solutions firm

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Secusmart provides high-security voice and data encryption and anti-eavesdropping solutions for government organisations, enterprises and telecommunications service providers in Germany as well as globally.

BJP minister toes J&K CM's line on Wani encounter

BJP minister toes J&K CM's line on Wani encounter

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Contradicting Mehbooba Mufti's stand, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said security forces had the knowledge of Hizbul terrorist Burhan Wani's presence at the encounter site.

BBC falls victim to hacking over Christmas

BBC falls victim to hacking over Christmas

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The British Broadcasting Corporation, the world's largest and oldest broadcaster, reportedly fell victim to a hacker who tried to sell access to the system over Christmas.

Filing IT return online for FREE? Danger ahead!

Filing IT return online for FREE? Danger ahead!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The perils mentioned here may seem few in number, but each of it encompasses an entire set of dangers posed by the free online tax filing offers.

RIM, the next big thing in Indian IT sector

RIM, the next big thing in Indian IT sector

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

RIM is expected to account for 43% of incremental IT services revenue growth

Top US military official bats for pending defence pacts with India

Top US military official bats for pending defence pacts with India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

As India and the US hold fresh talks on three contentious defence foundational agreements, a top American military official on Wednesday batted for the pacts, saying these are an opportunity for deeper collaboration and cooperation in the key sector.

Mukesh Ambani's wealth grew 67% last year, is India's richest for 10th time

Mukesh Ambani's wealth grew 67% last year, is India's richest for 10th time

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Forbes said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "economic experiments" barely affected India's billionaires while none gained more than oil-and-gas tycoon Mukesh Ambani, who cemented his decade-long hold on the top slot by adding a staggering USD 15.3 billion (67 per cent) to his last year's wealth to become one of Asia's top five richest.

Are Indian BPO operations secure?

Are Indian BPO operations secure?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

Want to become an auditor?

Want to become an auditor?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

The Indian Institute of Quality Management, in association with ETDC, invites applications for its ISMS Auditor and Lead Auditor training programmes.

Indian call centres under threat

Indian call centres under threat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006