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Entrust, a leading provider of trusted identity, payment, and data protection solutions, has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan as a leading TLS/ SSL certificate services provider. In a field of more than 10 global industry participants, Frost & Sullivan independently plotted the Top 7 companies in its analysis. Noting the company’s unwavering focus on high assurance certificates and disruptive innovation, Entrust received the highest score on the growth index, making it the second-largest Certificate Authority (CA) in the global holistic TLS certificate market with a 14.4% market share. As the report notes, it is imperative to maintain the chain of trust in public key infrastructure (PKI), especially as security compromises can lead to loss of credibility among customers. With more than 10,000 enterprise customers using Entrust solutions to enable trusted identities, payments, and data protection, the report highlights the company’s growth pipeline, including product development to address customer pain points. This innovation has delivered new use cases such as PKI as a Service (PKIaaS), Digital Signing as a Service (DSaaS), Verified Mark Certificates (VMCs), certificate lifecycle management and automation, and expansion of partner integrations, which drive TLS certificate usage and customer adoption. The Entrust technology roadmap supports expanded certificate usage, lifecycle automation, and ease of use and control, which will deliver faster time to value for customers. As such, the company has introduced more as-a-service use cases, such as PKIaaS and DSaaS. Additionally, the report highlights how Entrust product development is aligned with industry trends such as growing PKI adoption and proliferation of IoT devices, certificate management automation, and enterprise cloud adoption. “Entrust has secured the second-highest market share in the global holistic TLS certificate market. The CA has recorded consistent growth in the last three years, powered by a strong vision to keep the world moving safely by enabling seamless and secure transactions,” said Swetha Krishnamoorthi, Senior Industry Analyst, Frost & Sullivan’s Security Practice, “The growing volume and variety of devices deployed in organizations demand a correspondingly large number and types of certificates. Therefore, organizations prefer to have a single-stop destination for all types of certificates to reduce the complexity of certificate lifecycle management. Entrust offers an extensive portfolio that includes certificates such as DV, OV, EV, S/MIME, digital signatures, qualified certificates, code signing certificates, and IoT certificates. In addition, Entrust Certificate Services (ECS) platform is CA-agnostic. It offers a seamless and single-pane-of-glass user interface to manage multiple certificate types across both on-prem and cloud-based environments. Entrust has consistently demonstrated its commitment to innovation, thereby recording a high score on the innovation index of the Frost Radar.” Frost & Sullivan also pointed out that Entrust is the only vendor in its study to offer a Cryptographic Center of Excellence to accelerate PKI and cryptography discovery, strategy, and management efforts. Entrust is also one of the two vendors reviewed offering Verified Mark Certificates to support strong identity in email. “With over 50 years of experience in providing solutions for high-trust environments, it’s pleasing to see this report acknowledge that our offerings are built on top of a robust infrastructure and that highly security-conscious organizations such as Microsoft, Visa, Mastercard, VMware, and more rely on Entrust for their PKI needs demonstrates the reliability we offer,” said Jay Schiavo, Vice President of Products for Certificate Solutions, Entrust, “This recognition from Frost & Sullivan reinforces the fact that our TLS/ SSL encryption protection goes beyond the certificate. Rather, we continue to innovate an advanced certificate management solution to provide security beyond the certificate.”  

Following a pandemic-exacerbated rise in data breaches and ransomware attacks, Genetec Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, guided public sector organizations on how to reduce cyber vulnerabilities of physical security systems that are often overlooked. IP security cameras and other security devices were put in place to protect people, assets, and environments. But the same network connectivity that enables organizations to monitor operations and update software remotely presents a path into the network for cyber criminals. If they are not sufficiently modern or properly shielded, they can pose significant risk to cybersecurity. An attack that originates in a camera or door controller can find its way through the network to block access to critical applications, lock files for ransom, and steal personal data. Justin Himelberger, Enterprise Systems Business Development Manager for US Federal and DOD at Genetec Inc., said, “Because these systems – video surveillance, access control, alarms, communications, and more – are increasingly connected to networks and IT infrastructure, they can be quite vulnerable. With the number of cyberattacks increasing around the world, it is becoming clear that government organizations must be more stringent than ever about cybersecurity in their own organizations and throughout their supply chains.” A step organization can take immediately is making sure each device, as well as the servers used for storing data and hosting monitoring consoles, has the latest version of firmware and software recommended by the manufacturer. Changing default passwords and establishing a process to change them frequently is a critical practice. Improving network design to segment older devices can also help reduce the potential for crossover attacks. Assessing and preventing vulnerabilities To determine the risk of physical security systems, Genetec recommends organizations conduct a posture assessment, creating and maintaining an inventory of all network-connected devices and their connectivity, firmware version and configuration. As part of the assessment, they must identify models and manufacturers of concern such as those listed by the U.S. Government under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as presenting a high level of cyber risk. They should also document all users with knowledge of security devices and systems. The review can pinpoint devices and systems that should be replaced. When developing a replacement program, prioritize strategies that support modernization. One effective approach is to unify physical and cybersecurity devices and software on a single, open architecture platform with centralized management tools and views. Additionally, while physical security and IT have been approached as separate efforts historically, the risk of cyberattacks through physical security technology is driving change. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recommends joining IT and physical security into a single team, so they can develop a comprehensive security program based on a common understanding of risk, responsibilities, strategies, and practices. In the US, Federal funding may be available to help cover costs associated with replacement programs. The 2021 Investment and Jobs Act includes $1billion earmarked to help state and local governments modernize their cybersecurity. Genetec can provide subject matter experts in public sector and security veterans to speak on this topic upon request.  

Global security company Forcepoint recently announced the company is making further investments in India with the opening of a new state-of-the-art technology center of excellence near Mumbai in Thane, Maharashtra. The new India Innovation Center will tap into the region’s technical and engineering talent to enable rapid development and deployment of new capabilities to Forcepoint’s Security Service Edge (SSE) platform. In the first phase of expansion for the Forcepoint India Innovation Center, the company will hire more than 200 software architects, cloud computing developers, DevOps engineers, quality assurance and specialists with diverse technical skills. Available roles will span all experience levels and encompass individual contributor, team leader and management roles. Interested candidates are invited to apply on the Forcepoint website. “Forcepoint is a pioneer in delivering modern cybersecurity by proactively safeguarding employees, critical data & intellectual properties. Our mission is to create a safe and trusting environment through a revolutionary Security Service Edge (SSE) platform by converging our best-in-class network and security products into a comprehensive single security solution. It is a purpose-built and future-proof service which is simple, seamless, and massively scalable across the globe,” said Nirav Shah, VP and CTO, India Innovation Center. Shah continued, “The Forcepoint India Innovation Center is established to accelerate our mission to simplify security for the benefit of organizations around the globe by fostering a culture of innovation at the intersection of cybersecurity and cloud computing. We are excited to tap into India’s diverse talent pool who will play a significant role in driving forward this mission.” The opening of the Forcepoint India Innovation Center follows the March 2022 launch of Forcepoint ONE, the cybersecurity industry’s new ‘easy button’ for securing enterprises with hybrid workforces. An all-in-one cloud platform, Forcepoint ONE simplifies security with both traditional and remote workforces, allowing users to gain safe, controlled access to information across the Web, cloud and private applications. Forcepoint ONE makes it easy for customers and partners to adopt Zero Trust and SSE by unifying crucial security services including Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), and Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) technologies. Forcepoint’s strategy helps customers reduce the management burden of traditional point product approaches and simplify security operations with fewer vendors and significantly reduced costs. The new Forcepoint India Innovation Center will play a critical role in developing new features and functionality to this market-leading platform. “We are committed to a human-centric culture and environment at Forcepoint that promotes inclusivity, variety of thought, mutual respect, and dignity in all parts of our life. Our vision is to accelerate our cyber leadership position by using modern enablers to secure our customers’ data, regardless of where they work,” said Anurag Kahol, Senior Vice President, Secure Services Edge.  

GajShield Infotech is a leading global cybersecurity brand that is synonymous with advanced security solutions. The brands comprehensive threat intelligence and security know-how has been constantly transforming into innovative security solutions while upholding the highest benchmarks of professional integrity. Offering an extension to its strong security portfolio, the brand has recently achieved a new milestone in terms of business strategies that will guide the company’s growth during the course of the year. Sonit Jain, CEO – GajShield Infotech “GajShield Infotech has steadily and remarkably reinforced its position in the enterprise security market by delivering competent endpoint security solutions. The brands capacity to offer solutions meeting customer requisites has driven GajShield Infotech’s market share gains. Through this milestone achievement of expanding globally, we further aim to build a robust threat intelligence reputation through proper research exposing sophisticated attacks like malware. The brand is further enriching its security portfolio by building a robust team with skilled expertise in the security domain. These advancements will strengthen our position as a preferred vendor to watch in the security market” The renowned Data Security Firewall solution provider has always outperformed its industry hold through its next-generation cybersecurity services, best practices and compliance, as part of its cloud adoption journey. The brand is now looking forward to magnify its reach on a global scale and stitch up an expansion strategy aimed at contributing towards development in areas having a strong security consumption. This move will facilitate in expanding GajShield Infotech’s competences in the protracted security market, aligning with the brand’s strategy to deliver security with an open approach. Furthermore, in order to cement the company’s cybersecurity intelligence foun dations, the brand aims at team building by hiring skilled personals on board, laying more emphasis on enterprise business and has been developing new solutions to full-fill the need to enterprise customers in terms of cyber security and network solutions.  

Harsh Wardhan, Chief Executive Officer, CSC India An airport is a gateway to a country or city, and it creates the first impression for visitors. Singapore Changi Airport has set the bar high for its futuristic look none can deny – airport security systems, facilities, and having one of the world’s best airport staff. Airport security has become one of the most demanding security environments, but when we look back in history, what was airport security like around the world? Airport security was comparatively simple until 1960s, requiring only the civilian police against the conventional crimes of vandalism, pickpocketing, theft, and breaking-in. However, during the same time in the 60s, civil aviation was becoming a targeted center for politically motivated agendas or crimes. Those crimes were rotated around the general acts of terrorist activities such as bombings, mass shootings, and particularly aircraft hijacking. Such events were rare and many times without any political agendas. The first hijacking of an aircraft occurred in Peru in 1931. In 1969, 87 hijackings occurred around the world, of which 71 were circling Cuba which typically granted political asylum to the hijackers. In 2022, the diminishing of such events reflects the improved quality of our security services worldwide. In India, Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport is no less when it comes to shopping, dining, or simply relaxing. On their one-stop flights, passengers expect to find a comforting corner where they can sit quietly and read their favorite book over a cup of coffee. The last thing you would want is misconduct, infiltration of unwanted bodies, or weapons to ruin your travel experience. Here, security services play the role of a shield. Initially, what began with the police is now branched out to private security services as well. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) responded with major conventions on ‘unlawful acts against civil aviation’ to combat these crimes of hijacking and terrorism. The efficiency of security procedures that were adopted by different nations varied greatly throughout the world. As the acts continued to occur against passenger airliners, security measures gradually became less lax in most jurisdictions. To increase security, initially boarding passengers were scanned with magnetometers, body searches, X-ray machines, and carry-on baggage too. Public access was denied to the operational areas which could now only be accessed by the authorized staff. Guarding the perimeter of an airfield became more crucial with detecting CCTV cameras and control rooms. The control on security measures tightened over the years. Security procedures begin long before a passenger’s arrival. The security of staff and passengers remains one of the highest priorities of the aviation industry. Implementing dynamic security measures with advanced screening processes solve complex global security situations, which are centered around current risks, based on evolving or current risks. Offering a professional and streamlined passenger experience must be of utmost priority for the staff. In recent years, passenger search procedures and luggage checks have been made significantly more thorough. Suspicious activities or potential threats are undergoing careful screening processes, to say the least. Passenger terminals have made the passenger’s accessibility and security operations more effective. All these modifications have made the level of sophistication at the airport more indispensable. This also resulted in reduced check-in times before passengers’ scheduled departure. Integration of X-ray equipment and electronic detection systems (EDS) to spot metal items and trace explosive materials was made. The national government has the authority to approve the installation of security equipment now. The possibility of a loaded vehicle with explosives near the airport is also a matter of concern. Some of the airport designs came as a potential threat to the safety of people and property. Due to this, some of the operational procedures were re-evaluated and modified like incorporating the parking facilities in the terminal itself. If we look at the current picture at the airports, the Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the revenues in the aviation industry. Fuel prices are also very fluctuating. Security challenges may look very different post the pandemic, but the conventional threats will remain, and so should the assurance of incident management and security. Integration of evolving regulations and their regular adoption is necessary for more efficient safety standards. For smart security, we need to integrate biometrics, track and trace, video surveillance, and analytics. Risks cannot be avoided completely. The goal of airline operators, SeMS, and all the concerned authorities is to reduce the results of potential negative consequences, as far as reasonably practicable. The inevitable challenge is balancing the variables of risk management and maximizing the utilization of the provided resources. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is doing a praiseworthy job to keep airport security standards high, and the verification process is also well monitored by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). Nonetheless, we must drive to see with a critical perspective to avoid any potential mishaps in the future for real-time control. Take, for instance, AI-based face registration along with their Aadhar details can be captured at the entry-level. Strict checks on the exit gates for all passengers, whether VIP or not, stringent checking of the vendors – the duty-free shops. Facilitation or porters should be examined regularly about their internal activities and outer interactions. There is increased usage of sniffer dogs in and out of the airport, while the vigilance officers can investigate in their civilian dress. Surprise official check of customs airline staff can also be considered a norm. In our viewpoint, the most critical areas that need full-proof security to their maximum capacity are the tarmac area, control tower, area of drop-off/ pickup points, parking area, and the terminal building. Today, key performance indicators (KPIs) have been developed to analyze and evaluate passengers’ behavior and performance at the airport. The key is to build a proactive passenger management approach; for boarding score, pass-through time, & waiting time of all passengers. If we continue to pay attention to such details, we may succeed in sustaining the probability of security risks in the future to make our airports danger-free for all passengers and staff. 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GajShield Infotech is a pioneer in global cybersecurity whose profound threat intelligence and security expertise has been constantly transmuting into innovative security solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and transparency. In an effort to transform India into an international hub for cyber security-related requisites, Gajshield Infotech, the well-known Data Security Firewall solution provider recently launched its channel roadmap. Titled ‘World-Class and Resilient Data Security Solutions,’ the company’s roadmap will identify and highlight significant aspects like channel business expansion growth prospects across India and overseas and adding more products and manpower expansion across India. It also aims to focus on key areas like education, banking, garment manufacturing, healthcare and automobile industry and bring in more awareness through effective marketing activities. Witnessing the country’s ability to build a cybersecurity product and services industry of $35 billion by 2025 and generate a skilled workforce of one million in the security sector, the roadmap, is targeted towards making India a global cyber security hub. Sonit Jain, CEO – GajShield Infotech “As organizations across the globe are becoming gradually impacted by cyberattacks, Gajshield Infotech’s vision is to make the world a safer place through its path-breaking strategies. Conventional cybersecurity tools besides being expensive, complex and resource-heavy, lend a sense of security but lack perceptibility of enterprise-wide and real-time cyber risk posture. Our channel roadmap for cybersecurity is a game changer, bringing a shift from identifying to forecasting cyber breaches. It will offer an exclusive way to uphold, measure and lessen cyber risks proactively and qualify security and risk management leaders to not only make cybersecurity an informed business decision, but also will facilitate them in communicating more effectively with all stakeholders. With cybersecurity now having emerged into a topmost priority for enterprises today, our roadmap security strategy will prove to be a game changer in this direction” Network security will materialize as the most attractive product segment by size, while security and vulnerability management depict the highest growth prospects across various geographic regions. India being a chief hub for an increasing smartphone penetration and digitisation, it is significant to build a robust cyber security products and services industry in the country. Also Read:- GajShield Infotech Adds GS15nu V2 & GS20nu V2, the Two New SKU’s to their SOHO Segment Range

In line with the vision for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, India’s premier indigenous security and surveillance product manufacturing company, PRAMA India launched its first brand store and experience center in India at Bhavnagar, Gujarat amidst much big fanfare. The PRAMA Brand Store was inaugurated in the presence of leading dignitaries from the security industry. Bhavnagar has earned the honour of being the first Indian city to have PRAMA’s brand store. The company has planned a pan-India phased rollout of PRAMA brand stores and aims to open multiple stores spread across Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III cities over the next 12 month period. This new brand store is aimed at showcasing and bringing high quality, state-of-the-art security & surveillance products as well as the latest technology innovations closer to potential consumers and end-users. Commenting on this milestone, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama India Pvt. Ltd. said, “This grand store opening event is a glorious moment for all the security professionals associated with Prama India. We are happy to dedicate our first branded PRAMA store to the people of Bhavnagar in Gujarat. This is just the auspicious beginning of a journey, which will witness exponential growth and the presence of the brand at a pan-India level. Our store is strategically designed to showcase best-in-class products and solutions. We are hopeful that the store in Bhavnagar will be able to help the security professionals in the Saurashtra region to source the latest PRAMA security and video surveillance products.” “We extend best wishes to our partner Rajesh Vyas of Max Digital Services and hope this initiative will help them deliver success to PRAMA ecosystem partners,” Mr. Dhakan added. The newly inaugurated PRAMA store showcases a wide range of security and surveillance products to create a new customer experience. PRAMA’s key USP is to provide customers and end-users with a hands-on experience by sharing insights into myriad vertical solutions, designed as per the considerations of Indian environment and standards framework. Prama India has been working tirelessly to make India self-reliant in the electronic security product manufacturing sector, the company believes its indigenous manufacturing will be one of the key enablers for achieving India’s dream of becoming truly Aatmanirbhar for the security and surveillance industry. “The security industry needs to work diligently to realise our Prime Minister’s dream of a self-reliant India into reality. As the industry moves to new technology frontiers, there is a need to focus on indigenous security product manufacturing. These security systems are helping to resolve the physical security challenges in the private, government and commercial segments,” Mr. Dhakan concluded. Prama India has made significant investments to create a product portfolio that combines cutting-edge technology with the best of innovation and quality from India that put the country on the global map of security and surveillance products. Also Read:- Prama India bags ‘Tech-SME of the Year’ Award at ASSOCHAM’s 8th MSMEs Excellence Awards

IceWarp, a global player in developing email communication and collaboration solutions, reached out to more than a dozen unique women tech leaders and recognized these #IronWoman for their invaluable contributions to the industry as well as women aspirants across domains. IceWarp felicitated these inspiring leaders with a token of appreciation for their determination and courage for bringing change and infusing progress into society. With this year’s #IronWoman initiative, we aim to exemplify a few influential and powerful women leaders who are performing various roles and undertaking tasks so that more and more women could get inspired and shape their future. As we have traditionally seen lesser IT women leaders, this International Women’s Day, through the #IronWoman campaign we are proud to celebrate these inspiring individuals who have made a significant mark in a man’s world while encouraging several aspiring professionals to achieve their goals and believe in realizing their dreams Anita Kukreja Head – Marketing & Channel Sales, IceWarp For the whole first week of March 2022, IceWarp showcased the achievements of selected women CIOs/ CISOs who have empowered women, encouraged unity & diversity, and enabled growth in their respective industries while balancing their professional and personal lives in the best possible manner. The revered leaders also expressed gratitude and happiness for receiving the award to IceWarp which is a true alternative for Google Workspace and MS 365. While giving thanks, these influential figures also took the opportunity to share a few words of wisdom for their fellow women professionals who aspire to join the c-suite and thrive in their careers. The chiefs felicitated through the #IronWoman initiated by IceWarp are Pooja Chatrath, Cryoviva Biotech; Jasmine Gorimar, Mahindra Group; Annie John Mathew, Mother Dairy; Falguni Desai, VFS Global; Puneet Kaur Kohli, Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd.; Ritu Madbhavi (Retd), FCB India; Meetali Sharma, SDG Corporation; Anuprita Daga, YES Bank; Dr. Lopa Mudraa Basuu, VP Cybersecurity & Technology Controls at a Leading Multinational Bank of the World; Mansi Thapar, IT Leader, and Security Expert with a leading Indian Multinational Tyre Manufacturing Company; Saloni Vijay, Vodafone Idea Ltd.; Sarbani Bhatia, Dainik Jagran; Jijy Oommen, Aavas Financiers.  

Hikvision India has introduced its all-in-one indoor station product, a tablet device for converged security solutions in homes and offices. With the intelligent indoor station as the management center, users now can enjoy simple control and flexible linkage among various Hikvision devices, including video intercom, access control, intrusion alarm, IP cameras, NVRs, and more. Through the built-in Hik-Connect application, various Hikvision devices or sub-systems can be managed and monitored by the All-in-one Indoor Station. Video intercom, access control, intrusion alarm, IP cameras, NVRs and other Hikvision devices can be managed with a tap on the touchscreen, including unlocking doors, using the video intercom, video monitoring, arming or disarming an alarm system, and more. Users can also easily check the status of their devices, network, battery levels, and environmental temperature to better protect their home and office. Further, with the indoor station, events from various products and sub-systems can be linked together by setting linkage rules through Hik-ProConnect, a cloud-based device management application for installers. They can be triggered by each other to implement event linkages. Installers can easily help users to create scenarios for various event types, time schedules, and triggered actions, according to their specific scenarios. For example, an alarm system can be linked to a CCTV system to create the video verification function. The indoor station is usually fixed in place at an entrance gate or other convenient location, putting the system within easy reach. Users can complete daily operations conveniently with just a tap when entering or exiting. This video intercom indoor station works with smart phones and brings a lot of synergy. With the innovative Android based indoor station product, one can do many things while ensuring safety and security. Hikvision Video Intercom Network Indoor Station is currently available in two models – DS-KH9310-WTE1 (7-inch colorful touch screen) and DS-KH9510- WTE1 (10.1-inch colorful touch screen). The resolution is 1024×600. Both of these models have UI V2.0. They have a user friendly design. These devices are available in plug and play mode with a standard Poe switch. They can receive video call and unlocks via the client software or the mobile client remotely. It also supports connecting to Hikvision devices to build a management center. Also Read:- Prama India bags ‘Tech-SME of the Year’ Award at ASSOCHAM’s 8th MSMEs Excellence Awards