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By Mr. Shibu Paul, Vice President – International Sales at Array Networks Data centers are the silent backbone of India’s digital growth, powering everything from mobile banking to government e-services and rapidly expanding sectors like artificial intelligence . As digital adoption surges in India, companies are adding more data centers across metropolitan cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. But with growth come new security challenges and risks that Indian businesses cannot afford to ignore. The Growth Trajectory and its Risks India’s data center capacity is expected to nearly double from 950 MW in 2024 to 1,800 MW by 2026, driven by rising demand for cloud services and AI workloads. The value of India’s data center market is projected to reach $10 billion by 2027. Despite this progress, the outages remain alarmingly high. Studies reveal Indian businesses lose around $2 million for every hour of downtime, exceeding the global average. The Rise of Dual Attacks Unlike in the ...

Web applications are not just part of business operations but the core of modern businesses. Whether it’s an e-commerce platform, a banking portal, or a healthcare system, these applications manage sensitive data of millions of users daily. However, as businesses increasingly rely on the web to drive operations, these applications expose themselves to rising tide of cyber threats from hackers using attacks like SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and denial-of-service. This makes it critical for organizations to protect their critical web applications, and  Web Application Firewalls  ( WAFs ) have become an essential tool in this defense. WAFs: The First Line of Defense A Web Application Firewall (WAF) acts like a specialized security guard between a web application and the internet. Unlike traditional firewalls that protect the overall network, WAFs focus specifically on requests directed to the web application . They inspect incoming traffic in real time, identifying and ...

By Abhishek Srinivasan, Director Product Management at Array Networks Over the last decade, India has witnessed enormous  digital transformation . From remote villages to bustling metropolitan cities, digital services have seamlessly integrated into everyday life. Businesses are rapidly shifting their operations online to stay connected and competitive. This exponential digitalisation has led to rising cyber threats, with injection attacks emerging as one of the most dangerous and often overlooked. Understanding Injection Attacks Injection attacks occur when a cybercriminal sends malicious data into a system, interpreting it as legitimate command manipulating the system to access sensitive information to execute unauthorised actions without the user’s knowledge potentially leading complete system shutdowns and data theft. Some of the most common forms of injection attacks used by these hackers these days include: SQL Injection  – In this cyber attack , malicious SQL code is in...

OT security:   Over the past decade,   India   has made significant strides in manufacturing, energy and infrastructure. The integration of Operational Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT) systems has revolutionised industrial environments like never before. While Information Technology (IT) encompasses software,   data   and digital networks, Operational Technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software that controls physical devices and powers factories, power grids, transport and utilities.  Earlier, OT systems functioned in isolation. However, advancement in technology has opened new doors for efficiency, connecting them to broader IT networks. Unfortunately, this growing convergence has also resulted in serious cybersecurity threats which need immediate attention. According to a 2023 Cybersecurity Readiness Index by Cisco, India ranks among the top 5 countries most targeted by cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. A study by Siemens...

Today’s aviation industry is a vast   digital   network where cybersecurity has become as vital as fuel management and flight control systems. With digital systems becoming the backbone of operations from booking tickets, baggage handling to in-flight diagnostics, the industry faces escalating risks of cyber threats . A single cyber breach, whether targeting an airline, airport, or a third-party service provider can disrupt safety, delay operations, or compromise sensitive passenger data. As the industry continues to digitise, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently proposed new regulations aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for transport category aircraft. The rules are designed to safeguard systems including engines, and propellers from intentional unauthorised electronic interactions (IUEIs) that could impact flight safety. Why Cybersecurity Matters in Aviation Aviation is no...