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NIST : Updates Risk Management Framework to Incorporate Privacy Considerations

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJune 7, 2018November 14, 202406 mins

Augmenting its efforts to protect the nation’s critical assets from cybersecurity threats as well as protect individuals’ privacy, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a draft update to its Risk Management Framework (RMF) to help organizations more easily meet these goals. The RMF update, formally titled Draft NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-37 Revision 2, is a guidance document designed to help organizations assess and manage risks to their information and systems. Previous versions of the RMF were primarily concerned with cybersecurity protections from external threats. The updated version adds an overarching concern for individuals’ privacy, helping to ensure that organizations can better identify and respond to these risks, including those associated with using individuals’ personally identifiable information. The update will interest federal agencies and contractors that do business with them, as it connects the RMF with NIST’s well-known Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), highlighting relationships that exist between the two documents. “Until now, federal agencies had been using the RMF and CSF separately,” said NIST’s Ron Ross, one of the publication’s authors, “The update provides cross-references so that organizations using the RMF can see where and how the CSF aligns with the current steps in the RMF. Conversely, if you’re using the CSF, you can bring in the RMF and give your organization a robust methodology to manage security and privacy risks.” In addition to the RMF-CSF alignment, the update has several important objectives including: Integrating security and privacy into systems development: Building security and privacy into information systems at the initial design stage is a major concern. The RMF also references NIST systems security engineering guidance at appropriate points, including NIST’s SP 800-160, which addresses the engineering of trustworthy secure systems. Connecting senior leaders to operations: The RMF provides guidance on how an organization’s senior leaders can better prepare for RMF execution, as well as how to communicate their protection plans and risk management strategies to system implementers and operators. Incorporating supply chain risk management considerations: The RMF addresses growing supply chain concerns in the areas of counterfeit components, tampering, theft, insertion of malicious software and hardware, poor manufacturing and development practices, and other potential harmful activities that can impact an organization’s systems and systems components. Supporting security and privacy safeguards: The RMF update will provide organizations with a disciplined and structured process to select controls from the newly developed consolidated security and privacy control catalog in NIST’s SP 800-53, Revision 5 (link is external). Aligning the RMF with other NIST guidance and publications will provide clarity for federal agencies, which are required to implement multiple frameworks. While adhering to the CSF is voluntary for private companies, its use for the federal government is mandatory under Executive Order 13800. Compliance with the RMF is mandatory for federal agencies in accordance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA (link is external)). The RMF is also required and in widespread use in the Department of Defense and the intelligence community. “It was imperative for us to figure out how these frameworks fit together,” Ross said, “Many agencies are trying to follow both.” Ross added that the privacy enhanced RMF might be valuable to companies and organizations beyond the federal government, considering how high profile the subject of privacy has become of late. “Many folks are discovering how vulnerable they are with respect to their personal information and may begin to demand some standard level of protection,” he said, “If such a demand occurs, the government will be looking for clearly stated requirements for privacy, privacy safeguards, and a disciplined and structured process on how those controls could be applied. The timing of this publication could not be any better.”

MOXA Remote Connect Suite

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJune 7, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

To serve the needs of OEMs and machine builders who require remote connections to manage and maintain their machines at remote sites, Moxa has launched the Moxa Remote Connect Suite. The suite is a remote connection management platform that includes server and client software, and a hardware gateway to facilitate secure remote access. The Moxa Remote Connect Server is a connection management platform that is hosted on Amazon EC2. The Moxa Remote Connect Gateway connects Ethernet-based edge devices to the server portal securely. Last, the Moxa Remote Connect Client is a software tool that can connect an engineer’s laptop to the server portal. This solution provides OEMs and machine builders with an easy and secure way to connect to their remote machines and equipment to perform troubleshooting, maintenance, data acquisition and device management remotely, which enables faster and smarter maintenance support. Easy deployment The auto configuration function makes installation as simple as plug and play, and there is no need to configure VPNs or have extensive IT knowledge. In addition, there is no need to perform complex firewall settings or reconfigure IP addresses. The Moxa Remote Connect provides smart IP mapping to avoid IP conflicts, and is firewall friendly to comply with existing IT security policies, which allows companies that need secure remote access to minimize the amount of time and effort spent on deployment. Enhanced security In order to combat the numerous security risks when data is collected through the Internet, the Moxa Remote Connect is equipped with security features including end-to-end encryption to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. The smart protection function includes an embedded firewall that allows remote access under whitelist control without disrupting local networks. In order to provide an on-demand maintenance service, access to machines is fully controlled by machine operators. Flexible and scalable connectivity The Moxa Remote Connect solution allows for greater flexibility by supporting a variety of connections including one-to-one, multiple-to-multiple, and site-to-site to satisfy different user scenarios. The Moxa Remote Connect solution also allows companies to remotely manage numerous machines and users at different locations, which makes it easier to manage when businesses expand. “With its easy to use design, secure connections and flexible connectivity, the Moxa Remote Connect allows OEMs to access their remote machines effortlessly and streamline their maintenance efforts,” stated Li Peng, a Product Manager in Moxa’s Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure business unit.

Hikvision Certified Security Associate (HCSA) Program

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJune 7, 2018November 14, 202403 mins

Hikvision has recently introduced the Hikvision Certified Security Associates (HCSA) Program in India. The first batch of three-day HCSA training program was conducted from 26 to 28 April 2018 in Mumbai which got overwhelming response from the young security professional community. The participants at the Program received certificates along with the enriching technology and product training experience. The HCSA training program will be conducted regularly in the coming months. The comprehensive HCSA Program included training sessions on optics basics, Turbo HD analog solution, PTZ configuration, network basics, IP camera, NVR, fish eye camera, iVMS 4200, and smart functions and applications. The aim and intention of the Program were to give hands-on training and demonstrations, and thereafter a dedicated online examination was conducted to felicitate the successful participants with HCSA certificates. “Hikvision has set an industry standard by offering professional video surveillance certification to validate video expertise under Hikvision Certified Security Associate (HCSA) program in India. Hikvision certification program is upcoming and open to Indian customers and partners. Besides, Hikvision provides meaningful endorsement to those who pass and become Hikvision Certified Professionals,” said Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The Hikvision Certified Security Associate (HCSA) level certification focuses on training participants in essential configurations, operations and maintenance of Hikvision video surveillance products and its features. It is designed for technical engineers who have worked in the security industry for several years and have already gained some security basics. The certification program is open to anyone looking to gain expertise in video surveillance and total security solution. The trainee should have at least one-year of work experience in the security industry and be familiar with security basics.

Case Study

Airports Soar to Smarter, Safer Airside Operations

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJune 6, 2018November 14, 202408 mins

Honeywell has recently announced new smart airport technology that helps enhance the safety and efficiency of airside operations. The Honeywell NAVITAS™ software suite intelligently integrates air and ground traffic control with maintenance operations so airports can more easily accommodate growing air traffic while promoting safety and on-time performance. Developed to comply with the latest industry standards set forth by organizations – including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) – Honeywell NAVITAS includes modular and scalable software components, combined with an intuitive userfriendly interface, providing real-time insights for air traffic controllers and maintenance operators. The components assist personnel in visualizing and routing aircraft movements – from enhancing situational awareness about traffic conditions and more safely expediting aircraft turnaround times, to automating fault diagnostics for airside equipment – all despite the increasing complexity and stress associated with today’s airport operations. “Airports around the globe are seeing dramatic increases in traffic, and while that makes the world more connected, it increases complexity to ensure safe and reliable operations,” said Sonja Strand, Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell’s Global Airports Business, “NAVITAS helps orchestrate these complex environments like never before through mobile applications, dashboards and heads-up displays that are intuitive. By harnessing the power of the Internet of Things, we’re making data user friendly, and making airports smarter in the process.” The Honeywell NAVITAS modules include: Honeywell NAVITAS Tower Manager helps improve the productivity of air traffic controllers by enhancing situational awareness of airport surface operations. It gives controllers access to rich, real-time information on ground, air traffic and meteorological conditions, presenting the information in a single, easy-touse interface, and providing visibility into a multitude of traffic events while reducing the chance for error. The system helps manage the air traffic controller’s responsibilities, while making it easier to issue and track aircraft clearance information to keep landings and takeoffs safer and on time. Honeywell NAVITAS Surface Manager helps airports get more out of their existing infrastructure by enhancing ground traffic safety, fluency and throughput in a wide range of weather conditions, while helping New Roadmap Charts Path to Reduced Fire Hazards from Materials NIST firefighters Justin Grossnickle and Martin Neal look over the end of a controlled test to study the impact of fire on cross-laminated timber buildings. CLT is a construction material identified in a new NIST report as needing more flammability research. Fire researchers tell that there’s a simple solution for reducing fire hazards and that is to eliminate flammable materials. If it doesn’t burn, the experts say, then there won’t be a fire. Of course, that option isn’t very practical or realistic; after all, who wants to sit on a block of cement when one can have a cushiony recliner? A better strategy for reducing the thousands of deaths and injuries and billions of dollars in damage resulting from the more than a million fires each year in the United States is detailed in a new research roadmap published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The roadmap provides guidelines for developing science-based approaches to solving numerous fire problems for multiple materials, from lightweight automobile composites to cross-laminated timbers, and prioritizes the most critical and urgent fire hazards to which they can be applied such as upholstered furniture. “Our hope is that this roadmap will help the global fire community develop research strategies and implementation plans for addressing fire and materials to reduce their fuel burn and carbon footprint. The module also provides the software necessary for airports to use all four levels of an AdvancedSurface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS), including surveillance, routing, guidance and airport safety support, along with enhanced movement conflict detection and resolution, which can include ‘follow-the-greens’ based guidance that automatically illuminates lighting on the tarmac to guide aircraft to clear taxiways. Honeywell NAVITAS Engineering Manager helps engineers and technicians manage maintenance by enabling them to more effectively monitor system health, more easily perform fault diagnostics and to streamline workflows, which also often helps reduce operational costs. It features a mobile interface and automates the diagnostics and failure reporting, while simplifying manual tasks and reducing paperwork, giving personnel better visibility into the availability, reliability and performance of airside systems. Personnel can easily create, manage and issue work orders to expeditiously resolve issues and keep equipment up and running. Honeywell NAVITAS Performance Manager features dashboards that allow airport staff to collaborate and analyze operations in line with key performance indicators. The module which is accessible both on premise and remotely provides access to a common base of holistic information and allows for the application of big data analytics for real-time and predictive insights, often enabling more efficient and informed decisionmaking.

Record-Breaking Education Program for Global Security Exchange

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJune 6, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

ASIS International has recently announced the education program for upcoming Global Security Exchange (GSX). Produced in partnership with InfraGard and ISSA, the five-day event is expected to attract more than 20,000 operational and cyber security professionals to the Las Vegas Convention Center for a comprehensive education program, unparalleled networking, and an immersive exhibit floor showcasing thousands of cutting-edge security products and services. “This has been a record-setting year,” said Nancy Green, ASIS International Vice President of Learning, “We received a staggering 700+ proposals to our GSX 2018 call for presentations, and our program lineup features more than 300 sessions led by ASIS, InfraGard, and ISSA subject matter experts. This enthusiastic response mirrors the excitement we have been hearing from security professionals about the investments and enhancements we’ve been making to GSX, as the security industry’s flagship event.” Learning formats will include deep dives, case studies, lectures, mock trials, panels, simulations, and workshops. There will also be a spotlight on enterprise security risk management (ESRM), with education sessions ranging from in-depth pre-conference workshops to practical presentations that bring this business strategy to the dayto-day workplace. “There is an abundance of expertise and hands-on experience represented among speakers and attendees at GSX,” noted Darren T. Nielsen, CPP, PCI, PSP, Chair, 2018 GSX Education Selection Committee, “The education program will tap into this collective wisdom, and learning will be bidirectional – a true exchange of insights and lessons learned.” A selection of topics being addressed include: Securing Big Data in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape. How Augmented and Virtual Reality Affect Security. Ransomware: Managing Data Extortion Crises. School Emergency Preparedness Using a Tabletop Exercise. The Dark Web: Protecting Brand, Reputation, and Assets. Surviving a Mass Shooting: Case Studies in Successful Tactics and Techniques. The Psychology of Radicalization in the Lone-Actor Terrorist: Making Sense of the Senseless. Education will extend beyond the classrooms with more theaters on the exhibit floor, as well as expanded Career Center programming and a career fair. An exciting addition in 2018 will be the X Stage featuring TED-style talks from global thought leaders, academia, and government officials. These sessions will address high-level, thought-provoking ideas around emerging risks and technology innovations that could fundamentally change the profession. More details will be announced this summer. “GSX brings the industry together to share ideas and engage in meaningful discussions,” stated Richard E. Chase, CPP, PCI, PSP, 2018 president, ASIS International. “Sessions are problem-centric/outcome-focused and designed to give attendees the opportunity to learn, interact, and most importantly, be part of the solution.”

Hikvision New Turbo HD 5.0 Security Solutions

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJune 6, 2018November 14, 202403 mins

To bring HD clarity to analogue surveillance systems, Hikvision launched its first-generation Turbo HD DVRs and cameras in 2013. Since then, subsequent generations of Turbo HD products have delivered a wealth of innovations including ultra-low-light video recording and super-efficient bandwidth and storage usage – helping Hikvision customers enhance their security and perimeter protection. Building on these revolutionary security advances, Hikvision has now announced the Turbo HD 5.0 family of surveillance products, which includes AcuSense Turbo HD Building on these revolutionary security advances, Hikvision has now announced the Turbo HD 5.0 family of surveillance products, which includes AcuSense Turbo HD DVRs and ColorVu Turbo HD cameras. These technologies make it even easier for organizations and individuals to identify and react to security breaches, while also minimizing manual interventions and security costs. AcuSense Turbo HD DVR Incorporating eleven different DVR models, the AcuSense family uses the latest deep learning technologies to enhance object detection. Specifically, AcuSense Turbo HD DVR detects vehicles or humans, filters out false alarms triggered by animals, leaves and other insignificant objects, and minimizes costly, time-consuming manual checks. As an additional benefit, the AcuSense Quick Target Search feature identifies and extracts footage of humans and vehicles from vast video datasets automatically, saving staff from searching through massive datasets. ColorVu Turbo HD camera ColorVu Turbo HD cameras provide bright color video images 24/7, even in the lowest light conditions. The camera’s round-the-clock color boosting capabilities are powered by a large iris and ED optical glass, an anti-glare diffusion lens, large sensing pixels, warm supplemental lighting, and a range of other innovative video technologies. With brighter and more colourful video images, Hikvision customers are protected against security breaches, even when they happen at night. Turbo HD 5.0: Heightened security at a reduced cost Hikvision’s latest Turbo HD 5.0 takes the capabilities of traditional analogue and CCTV systems to new heights, helping organizations to maximize their security and lower surveillance costs. Hikvision’s latest Turbo HD 5.0 takes the capabilities of traditional analogue and CCTV systems to new heights, helping organizations to maximize their security and lower surveillance costs.

Video Walls at the Heart of GIFT City

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJune 6, 2018November 14, 202405 mins

Delta, a leading provider of video wall solutions, in collaboration with their channel partner Alpha Digital, has set up state-of-the-art video walls at the control and command centre of GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City). With this addition, operators would be able to monitor real-time data and improve the availability, safety and efficiency of services in GIFT City. Being one of India’s first smart cities that has been constructed from scratch, GIFT has been included in the Smart City Mission Statement with its futuristic infrastructure. It’s an underconstruction central business district, located between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in the Indian state of Gujarat. GIFT is also home to BSE’s & NSE’s International Exchange which has earned for India a place in global capital markets. The city control and command centre (C-4) of this smart city is the first of a kind ICT platform, allowing effective utility infrastructure monitoring/ management as well as city surveillance from a single location. “The City Control and Command Centre (C-4) is a mix of software and hardware platform that acts as a single central command and control location for managing traffic and utilities remotely. Delta video walls at the center will not only monitor utilities but will also provide real-time monitoring of security and surveillance. Operators can manage the city’s growing population and infrastructure with this solution – with minimum effort and maximum efficiency,” commented Nilesh Purey, Vice President IT at GIFT City. Being a leader in DLP® technology, Delta has always been active in providing reliable video wall solutions known for their high brightness and sharp image quality. With its indepth knowledge and rich experience in the smart cities sector, Delta has installed two sets of 100 square feet of DLP video wall made up of 72” WUXGADLP cubes with redundant power supply at the city control and command centre. The sharp image quality of Delta’s video walls ensures to offer operators’ a high level of attention to every kind of detail, from intricate graphics to minute text. The command and control system is responsible for coordination and integration among various service providers, disaster management, and emergency services, ensuring efficient services to users, safety and security, and record keeping/ documentation. India, Narendra Modi, GIFT also hosts India’s only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), which will certainly aid in the economic growth of the entire nation. India, Narendra Modi, GIFT also hosts India’s only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), which will certainly aid in the economic growth of the entire nation. GIFT City is also home to multiple financial institutes including insurance, reinsurance companies, banks and stock exchanges along with many reputed IT & ITeS companies. Currently there are more than 10,000 people working in various sectors in GIFT City. Delta Displays, a division of Delta, is a pioneer in developing professional displays for control rooms in surveillance, security, traffic, command & control, utilities, process control, telecom and broadcast applications. Delta offers a wide array of display technologies including rear projection 4K and full HD laser DLP® video walls, LED-DLP® video walls, Xtra thin-bezel LCD video walls, and high-resolution indoor/ outdoor LED displays with a powerful and highly flexible wall management software suite.

How Facial Recognition can Prevent Crime and Improve Security

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJune 6, 2018November 14, 202408 mins

Why facial recognition? Public security threats and demand for new security solutions from end-users continuously push security manufacturers to innovate and upgrade technologies. International news and media reports on terror incidents of violence often shock public consciousness. They act as a grim reminder of present danger to public security. These security concerns need to be addressed with innovative solutions. For everything from safe city projects to home protection, developments are underway all over the world, with their respective challenges. Safeguarding family members, homes, property, and vehicles are the most common applications using these emerging technologies. But the number of video surveillance cameras used in well in very specific environments, and subtle changes in lighting, environment, etc., sacrifice accuracy. The second step is ‘Classification Learning,’ which uses shallow learning and analysis. Far from ideal, the results here directly restrict the breadth and depth of intelligent applications. Deep-learning benefits for intelligent video surveillance Deep learning is intrinsically different from other algorithms. The way it solves the insufficiencies of traditional algorithms is encompassed in a few concepts. From ‘Shallow’ to ‘Deep’ The algorithmic model for deep learning has a much deeper structure than that of traditional algorithms. Sometimes, the number of layers can reach over a hundred, enabling it to process large amounts of data in complex classifications. Deep learning is very similar to the human learning process, and has a layer-by-layer featureabstraction process. Each layer will have different ‘weighting,’ and this weighting reflects on what was learned about the images’ ‘components.’ The higher the layer level, the more specific the components. Simulating the human brain, an original signal in deep learning passes through layers of processing; further it takes a partial understanding (shallow) to an overall abstraction (deep) where we can perceive the object. From ‘Artificial Features’ to ‘Feature Learning’ Deep learning does not require manual intervention but relies on a computer to extract features by itself. This way it is able to extract as many features from the target as possible, including abstract features that are difficult or impossible to describe. More the features, more accurate the recognition and classification will be. Some of the most direct benefits that deep learning algorithms can bring include achieving comparable or even better-than-human pattern recognition accuracy, strong anti-interference capabilities, and the ability to classify and recognize thousands of features. With deep learning technology, the average accuracy of facial recognition increases significantly. Hikvision has demonstrated its ability to advance ahead of the competition. Its advantages in artificial intelligence in security have come about by having its own excellent algorithm development team and using the most powerful GPUs in our computer platforms. The results include winning in multiple international deep learning algorithm competitions such as ImageNet, PASCAL VOC, the MOT Challenge, and more. Achieving the best results come from a combination of having the right hardware and developing algorithms that can perform the computational requirements. Hikvision has the industry’s first data computing platform with bestin-class hardware, and completely independent algorithm team. Hikvision’s facial recognition solution Hikvision’s facial recognition solution pushes the limits of what is possible with today’s advancements in recognition abilities. This solution detects human faces and recognizes attributes creating pre- and post-event face contrasting. With immense capabilities for data storage behind this solution, Hikvision’s Face Library can generate blacklists and whitelists to trigger alarms and automate entry and exit authorizations in a range of applications. Hikvision embeds its algorithms within the cameras and recorders, so no PC server is needed. This means less delay in transmission, decreasing the burden on back-end devices. More than just efficiency, Hikvision holds high success rates – the facecapture rate can reach to 95% accuracy, with face-comparison accuracy rate up to 98% (Based on controlled tests, the facial recognition engine requires face images with minimum 40 pixels between the subject’s eyes (‘inter-pupillary’ distance), preferably 60 to 300; the maximum pan and tilt angles are 25 degrees and 15 degrees respectively for facial image capture). Multiple models and types are available with a wide variety of front-end or back-end combinations to meet multitudes of scenarios and environments, and with world wide support, all human faces are supported. (At the time of writing this article, faces fitting characteristics of Asian ethnicities have the highest degree of accuracy.) Systems integrators will see a wide range of applications becoming possible with this facial recognition solution. It can be applied in banks, luxury shops and hotels to recognize VIP customers and initiate specialized services. Hikvision’s solution can also be applied in security scenarios like police stations, customs, international airports, government installations, and much more, to improve security and investigation efficiency. By Ashish P Dhakan – MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.

Security Guards to get Free Bus Rides in Delhi : Assures Kejriwal

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJune 5, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

The Chairman apprised the CM that there are over four lakh security guards working in Delhi at present which can act as a force multiplier in ensuring safety and security to the habitants and infrastructure of the state. This work force is currently approximately 30% deficient and with an estimated annual growth rate of 22%, the private security industry is one of the major job facilitators in the state. In this preview, CAPSI is keen to work in conjunction with the Delhi Government in areas of mutual interest in order to achieve the desired level of safety for populace. CAPSI offered that a security guard in uniform on the way to his duty and back home travelling in the public transport can act as a deterrent to the criminals’ planning and their unlawful activities, and he mere can force them to refrain from such acts. In other words, a security guard by his sheer presence in the bus or in any other public transportation system can be able to provide incidental security to passengers. The private security guards are duly authorised and verified by the police and so their services can be used to boost safety of bus passengers in lieu of free ride given to them. They will act as ‘eyes and ears’ to ensure safety of women and children travelling in buses. “The Chief Minister agreed to consider this demand. The association offered services of security guards to keep watch in buses and boost safety of women and children,” Somnath Bharti said. CAPSI in a statement also confirmed that Mr. Kejriwal has agreed to consider the demand of the association to allow private security personnel to travel free in public buses in the city. The proposed ‘concession’ will be given to the security guards in uniform commuting to and from the places of their duty only. “Each security guard shall be given a special badge so that public may recognise him/ her as protector of citizens. The Chief Minister appreciated the social responsibility character of CAPSI and wanted us to organise security training to students of the 12th class in all schools. The Delhi Government will sign a MoU to commence these programmes at the earliest. It will also launch the publicity campaign to popularise its partnership with CAPSI for ‘Yatri Suraksha’,” said Kunwar Vikram Singh.

FICCI Homeland Security 2018 : Cyber Crime Management

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJune 5, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

FICCI has recently organized a two-day conference on Homeland Security 2018 on the theme of ‘Cyber Crime Management’ in association with Vivekananda International Foundation. The Conference was inaugurated by S. S. Ahluwalia, the Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT who cautioned against indiscreet use of internet as it is fraught with grave threats of cyberattacks, thereby depriving the user of precious data and loss of privacy. On the occasion, the Minister also released the FICCI-EY report on ‘Confronting the New-Age Cybercriminal: Disrupting the Web of Crime.’ National Cyber Security Coordinator at National Security Council Secretariat, Gulsan Rai called upon industry professionals to put their heads together to design a framework and system to test whether the processes in place were resulting in doing the job efficiently. He underlined the need for government, industry and other stakeholders to come together to evolve standards and guidelines on the use of systems to ward off cyber-attacks and create internal security systems to suit the country’s needs. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, Vivekananda International Foundation & former Deputy National Security Adviser suggested that India would do well to protect itself from the growing menace of cyber-crime through a series of measures, which include review of criminal justice system, greater investment in cybercrime management, creation of indigenous security products, laying down extensive testing infrastructure, greater contribution in setting security standards at international fora, legally empowering the national coordinator to deal with security issues, and high spending by industry on R&D. FICCI President, Rashesh Shah, while lauding the work being done by the government to create digital infrastructure in the country, stressed the need for a robust mechanism to tackle the menace of cyber-crime. He suggested proactive cyber patrolling and monitoring of everything digital. Rahul Rishi, Partner, Advisory Services, EY, said that to confront the new age cyber criminals, a well thought and effective cybercrime management strategy needs to be devised. If the law enforcement agencies have to win this battle, there is a need for a paradigm shift in the approach to policing. The focus needs to shift from conventional to contemporary methods with the right blend of upskilling, and upgrading the three pillars – people, processes and technology. Predictive policing is needed to disrupt the expanding web of crime. “Self-regulation and exercise of utmost care in uploading and downloading information from the Net is a must as any indiscretion would lead to involuntarily aiding to the cyber criminals in their malicious intent. Training people and creating professionals trained in ethical hacking will play a major role in countering the designs of the cyber criminals” – S. S. Ahluwalia Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Govt. of India