Content by Varun Haran

Apple Systems Vulnerable to Bug

Varun Haran  •  April 13, 2015

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have released information on a denial-of-service bug, dubbed "Darwin Nuke," found in Apple's operating systems. Security experts weigh in with recommendations.

PCI Compliance: Security Gaps

Varun Haran  •  April 10, 2015

While Indian companies increasingly are getting PCI-DSS certified, a vast majority fail their interim assessment. Where are the security lapses? Ashish Thapar offers insights from Verizon's new report.

Singtel to Acquire Trustwave

Varun Haran  •  April 8, 2015

Singapore-based Singtel, Southeast Asia's largest telecommunications company, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based managed security services company Trustwave for $810 million.

How DNS is Exploited

Varun Haran  •  April 8, 2015

The DNS infrastructure underlying the Internet is the map that both the good guys and bad guys need. Dr. Paul Vixie, a member of the Internet Hall of Fame, discusses DNS' impact on the security landscape.

Fortifying the Fight Against Fraud

Varun Haran  •  April 2, 2015

Fighting increased incidents of fraud is going to be a challenge, given lack of regulation, awareness and skills. Dhruv Phophalia, Head of Alvarez and Marsal's global forensics practice, offers insights.

Why India's Cyberlaw Must Rapidly Evolve

Varun Haran  •  March 31, 2015

While the technology climate in India looks progressive, new laws are needed to support the country's technology vision and keep pace with emerging technology, says cyberlaw expert Pavan Duggal.

Section 66A of India's IT Act Struck Down

Varun Haran  •  March 24, 2015

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India struck down the controversial Section 66A of India's Information Technology Act, saying it violated the right to free speech as guaranteed by India's constitution.

Alert: Indian ATMs Face New Attacks

Varun Haran  •  March 20, 2015

Security experts warn ATM operators to ensure their machines are locked down in the wake of ATM manufacturer NCR's warning that it is investigating a series of USB-port hack attacks on ATMs in India.

Court Rulings: Fraud Liability Shift?

Varun Haran  •  March 18, 2015

Recent fraud cases in India have bagged hefty compensation for victims and may signal a shifting of legal liability to organizations. Prashant Mali, an attorney who won these judgments, shares insights on the implications.

Anthem Breach: 9 Lessons for India

Varun Haran  •  March 16, 2015

In the wake of the hack of U.S. insurer Anthem, security experts say Indian businesses are also at risk from such attacks, and may already have been breached. Here's how businesses everywhere must respond.

Security: How to Get Management Buy-In

Varun Haran  •  March 12, 2015

Venkatesh Subramaniam, CISO of Idea Cellular, describes how Indian security practitioners should communicate to business leaders about the evolving threat landscape in order to get the funding they need to secure enterprise infrastructure.

Panel Addresses Union Budget, Security

Varun Haran , Geetha Nandikotkur  •  February 27, 2015

Security leaders expect the new Union budget to give a needed boost to cybersecurity education, as well as increased investment in critical infrastructure, biometrics and surveillance to fight cybercrime.

Making a Move from CISO to Consultant

Varun Haran  •  February 25, 2015

CISOs considering new opportunities in the consulting arena can learn from the experience of Vishal Salvi, former CISO at HDFC bank, who's now a cybersecurity adviser at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

India's Hackers Come of Age

Varun Haran  •  February 23, 2015

With white-hat security researchers gaining increasing mainstream recognition, hacking as a vocation is no longer taboo - and Indian researchers are flocking to the profession, says HackerOne's Katie Moussouris

Challenges of an Indian Startup

Varun Haran  •  February 19, 2015

The entry barriers to Indian product startups have been great in the past. But the Modi government's 'Make in India' campaign may prove to be a boon, says Ashish Tandon, CEO of security startup Indusface.