Day: November 3, 2025

Vivek SrivastavaCountry Manager, India & SAARC, at Fortinet Budgets for data security rose by 72% last year, yet 41% of organizations still lost millions to insider-driven data incidents The 2025 Data Security Report from Fortinet and Cybersecurity Insiders shows despite adopting smarter strategies and allocating stronger budgets, data loss continues to rise. While most organizations rely on some form of data loss prevention (DLP), many lack visibility into how employees actually interact with data, especially in SaaS and generative AI tools, and miss the context that separates accidents from actual risk. The findings suggest that many existing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools may now be limiting organizations’ ability to adapt to today’s data security challenges. Insider-driven risk has become one of the most urgent and complex challenges in enterprise security. As data flows increasingly through users, cloud applications, AI tools, and hybrid work environments, traditional perimeter-based, content-only DLP tools can no longer keep up. Key findings from the report include: Sensitive data exposure is persistent 77% of organizations experienced insider-related data loss in the past 18 months, and 58% reported six or more incidents – many stemming from routine user activity rather than malicious intent. Most incidents are unintentional, not malicious 49% of organizations experienced a data loss incident caused by negligent employees versus only 16% involved confirmed malicious intent. Another 12% could not determine the cause, and 20% did not experience a data loss incident. The business impact is material 45% reported financial or revenue loss, and 41% estimated damages between $1 million and $10 million for their most significant incident over the past 18 months. Only 8% said the impact was negligible. Visibility into data use remains a major blind spot 72% of organizations say they can’t see how users interact with sensitive data across endpoints, cloud services, or SaaS platforms. Security leaders are prioritizing behavioral context and real-time visibility The top capabilities sought in next-gen solutions are real-time behavioral analytics (66%), day one data visibility (61%), and control over shadow AI and SaaS tools (52%). Best Practices for Modern Data Loss Prevention To meet today’s data protection challenges, organizations must move beyond static, policy-heavy DLP and adopt a modern approach, one built on real-time visibility, behavioral context, and unified control across endpoints, cloud, SaaS, and AI tools. Data security is no longer just about deploying tools to identify and prevent the outflow of sensitive information. It now requires a deep understanding of how sensitive data is created, stored, accessed, used, and how users may, intentionally or unintentionally, put it at risk. This is why next-generation data protection strategies are moving beyond static controls towards a platform that unifies DLP with insider risk management, delivering real-time, behavior-aware visibility across endpoints, SaaS, cloud, and AI. Fortinet integrates identity, access, and activity data through FortiDLP and the Fortinet Security Fabric to give teams the clarity they need to stop small mistakes from becoming costly breaches The following best practices reflect that shift and provide a practical blueprint for implementing next-generation DLP: Start with Day-One Visibility 75% of organizations wait weeks or months to gain insight from DLP tools. That delay creates a critical blind spot during rollout. Modern solutions must provide immediate telemetry across cloud apps, endpoints, and AI tools – without requiring complex policy setup first. Monitor Behaviour, Not Just Violations 66% of leaders prioritize behavioral analytics, yet few can identify which users are putting data at risk. DLP must move beyond rule-breaking to detect deviations from normal usage patterns, including frequency, timing, and method of access. Correlate Identity, Access, and Activity Static rules can’t assess intent. By linking user identity, data access patterns, and contextual risk signals, organizations can distinguish between routine activity and high-risk behavior, enabling a more precise response and fewer false positives. Protect The Entire Data Journey Across Channels Email is no longer the primary data exit path. Only 12% feel prepared for AI exposure and many lack coverage for personal cloud, SaaS apps, or unmanaged endpoints. Modern DLP must follow the data wherever it flows – not stop at the perimeter. Use AI to Cut Through the Noise AI shouldn’t just generate more alerts but enhance prioritization, triage, and root-cause investigation. The most effective platforms use AI to sequence user behavior, detect anomalies, and spotlight what actually matters. Read More

A Journey of Innovation and Transformation In an era where perimeter security has evolved from basic fences to intelligent, technology-driven defence systems, one company has stood at the forefront of this transformation – A-1 Fence. What began in India in 1998 as a razor wire manufacturer has today grown into a global powerhouse in perimeter security and intrusion detection technologies, with manufacturing bases and sales offices across India, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the USA, and the UK. A-1 Fence represents a rare phenomenon in the global security landscape, an Indigenous Global Company. Founded on Indian soil, it has retained its core manufacturing DNA while expanding its operations with innovation, engineering and world-class technology. The journey of A-1 Fence is not just an industrial success story; it is a testament to the power of Indian manufacturing on the world stage – Driving Atmanirbhar Bharat, Delivering Global Excellence. The Journey: From India to the World 1998 – India: A-1 Fence began its journey in India, manufacturing basic wire products and fencing materials, supplying primarily to the USA and to domestic infrastructure and industrial projects. 2008 – Dubai, UAE: Recognizing the demand for world-class fencing solutions and serving the Middle East, A-1 established its first overseas base in Dubai. 2015 – Oman: Expansion into Oman strengthened the company’s regional influence and increased production capacity. 2019 – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Entry into KSA positioned A-1 Fence as a strategic partner in the Middle East for high-security and defence projects. 2024 – USA: Recognizing global demand for certified perimeter security, A-1 established operations in the United States — entering the world’s most mature security market. 2025 – United Kingdom: With the opening of a UK sales office, A-1 Fence completed its evolution from an Indian exporter to a truly global enterprise. Built on Innovation, Defined by Global Standards A-1 Fence’s philosophy has remained unchanged through its global expansion – to engineer world-class security solutions with indigenous intelligence. Unlike many global brands that import technology, A-1 Fence indigenously designs, develops, manufactures, tests, and exports products across the globe. This includes: ● Early Warning Radars. ● Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS). ● Perimeter & Strategic Assets Security Fences. ● Access Control & Gate Automation. Hostile Vehicle Mitigation. ● Ballistic Doors and Windows. Sectors and Global Deployments From international borders to data centres, A-1 Fence’s solutions protect some of the world’s most sensitive & highly secured locations. Border Security & Defence: Protecting frontiers with anti- climb, anti-cut, delay-rated fences and electronic surveillance. Border projects like Indo-Bangla Border, Indo-Pak Border, Oman-Yemen & UAE-Oman Border are a few of A-1’s key projects. Infrastructure & Industry: Airports, refineries, ports, solar parks, railways, mines, oil & gas. Wildlife & Agriculture: Projects in Kuno, Satpura, and Gandhi Sagar have protected endangered species and reduced human-animal conflicts. Data Centers & Critical Assets: Integration of high-security fences with AI-based intrusion detection. A-1 Fence is MES & CPWD-approved OEM and trusted by leading global EPC companies, defence organisations, and infrastructure authorities. From Fences to Future Technology What distinguishes A-1 Fence is its evolution from purely physical fencing to integrated, technology-enabled security ecosystems. Traditional chain link and barbed wires have transformed into FenSense® – where the fence itself acts as a live sensor, capable of detecting cutting, climbing, and tampering in real time. Similarly, conventional perimeter surveillance is being transformed through Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), Radar- based tracking, and AI-powered analytics. A-1 is no longer just building fences – it is creating intelligent perimeters. An Indian Company with a Global Mind While A-1 Fence stands strong on international soil, it continues to operate with the ethos of ‘Make in India, Secure the World.’ Every product proudly carries its origin in Indian engineering but is designed to perform against global benchmarks. From quality certifications to compliance with IEC, SR2, ASTM, and LPS standards, A-1 Fence has positioned itself not as a follower, but as a global standard-setter. The A-1 Promise From a single factory in India to a multi-country group with global leadership, A-1 Fence represents the rise of Indian manufacturing power – rooted in indigenous innovation, tested by global challenges, and driven by one mission: ‘To protect borders, assets, and people with uncompromising perimeter security.’ As the world seeks smarter and stronger security, A-1 Fence stands at the intersection of strength and intelligence – metal and algorithm – boundary and trust. Read More