cybersecurity
Google's Proposed $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition Faces US Antitrust Scrutiny
Google's colossal $32 billion bid for cybersecurity firm Wiz is hitting a major roadblock: a US antitrust review. Regulators are scrutinizing if this mega-deal, Google's largest ever, would unfairly impact competition in the vital cloud security market. The outcome could reshape the tech landscape.
Report: Indian banks need AI, privacy tech for urgent DPDP Act compliance.
A Protiviti report highlights the urgent need for Indian banks to adopt AI and privacy technologies (PETs) to comply with the DPDP Act. As "Significant Data Fiduciaries," banks must implement "privacy-by-design" principles, re-engineer functions like KYC and consent management, and leverage AI for scalable compliance and efficiency. The report stresses continuous adaptation, robust data governance
The Resilient Journey of Subhendra Basu: Innovation in Cybersecurity
Subhendra Basu, with 24+ years in tech, left corporate roles to explore encryption innovation. His startup, Zilchfactor, aimed to disrupt the public key cryptosystem, focusing on defense security. Despite funding struggles leading to its closure, his resilience shaped his journey. Now at Persistent Systems, he continues to drive innovation in cybersecurity, reflecting on his entrepreneurial lesson