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DPDP Rules 2025: Breaking Down the New Advisory: What Really Changes Starting Today
When the new Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 were published in the Gazette today, the cybersecurity and compliance world in India felt the shift immediately. The rules had been in draft mode since January, but seeing them finalized with clear timelines, obligations, and operational requirements, marks a turning point for how organisations collect, use, secure, and retain personal data.
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Penetration Testing for GCC Enterprises: The Boardroom Imperative
The Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is emerging as one of the fastest-digitising regions globally. Smart cities, cashless economies, AI-powered services, borderless banking, hyper-connected transport and oil and gas automation, advancements are accelerating at a faster rate than almost anywhere else. But innovation brings exposure.
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Can AI Take the Place of Human Pen testers?
To be honest, the cyber battlefield of 2025 looks different than even a few years ago. Attackers are faster, their tactics are more unpredictable, and the stakes have never been higher. Firewalls and antivirus tools aren't enough. Organizations need a smarter, adaptive way to discover issues and remediate them before attackers find them.
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AI in Cybersecurity: Promises vs Pitfalls — What Machines Still Miss
In the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been on everyone's lips in the field of cybersecurity. As it speeds up threat detection, resolves problems in real-time, and provides automated defense, a lot of money is going toward investments in these AI tools and systems simply because it offers seemingly unparalleled efficiencies. However, there are still important limitations for AI.
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Cyber Risk Quantification in 2025: A Guide for Indian Businesses
Cyberattacks can no longer be thought of as a distant threat. They are a constant risk to your business. The costs of cybercrime for organizations in India are increasing at a disturbing rate. India is one of the top 5 countries for attacks by cybercriminals, with ransomware, breaches in the cloud and complex supply chain attacks in the headlines every day.
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Why Organizations Struggle with ASV Scans (and How to Avoid the Pitfalls)
If your business accepts credit card payments, you know that PCI DSS compliance isn’t optional—it’s required. And if you’ve ever tackled the quarterly external vulnerability scans required by PCI DSS, you’ve probably realized: passing an ASV scan sounds straightforward, but in practice, it’s easy to trip up.
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ISO 27001 Certification Cost in 2025: A Full Breakdown
Obtaining ISO 27001 certification is an important aim for any organization. It represents a genuine commitment to information security (and really helps build trust with clients and partners), but once you've gotten your 2025 budget figured out your first question is likely to be, "How much will it cost?".
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Unmasking the Gayfemboy Malware: A Global Cybersecurity Threat
The Gayfemboy malware isn’t just a digital nuisance—it’s turning everyday devices into weapons for cybercriminals, executing powerful DDoS attacks, and proving a headache for organizations on nearly every continent. Let’s break down what you need to know and—more importantly—how you can defend your business from becoming the next target.
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Security Misconfigurations Still Top the OWASP List — Here's How to Catch Them Early
Every year, the cybersecurity world waits to see what will land on the OWASP Top 10 list—the definitive ranking of the biggest risks to applications. And year after year, one category refuses to budge from the top: security misconfigurations. It’s a stubborn problem, but also an avoidable one if you know where to look.
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Ultimate GDPR Compliance Guide: Boost Your Business with Top Data Protection & Privacy Strategies
There's no denying it: nowadays, our lives exist online. We purchase, we do our banking, we share photos, we talk to friends, and there's so much of our life that travels in the digital space. Personal information protection is a lot more than a ‘tick box’ exercise – it is all about trust, reputation and doing the right thing by your customers.
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PCI DSS Cost in India: What Every Business Needs to Know
PCI DSS, or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, can be a confusing set of guidelines for Indian businesses covering customer data and avoiding compliance meltdowns. The reality is, compliance was never meant to be a check. It's about protecting your business, your brand, your customer, and is a necessity for staying nimble in an ever-changing digital world.
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AI-Powered Phishing Attacks: The New Face of Social Engineering in 2025
Cyber attackers are no longer the faceless hackers of the past— they are now utilizing AI technology to impersonate your coworkers, imitate your CEO's voice, and are invading your organization’s digital habits with scary precision. Welcome to the era of AI-powered phishing attacks, where social engineering has evolved into a high-speed, high-tech operation.
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SOC 1 vs. SOC 2 Reporting: Key Differences and How to Prepare for Your First Audit
In this blog, we will help you uncover the differences between SOC 1 and SOC 2 reporting in simple explanations, without jargon, so that you can make the best decision for your business. Whether you are just starting to think about compliance or are about to do your first audit, we hope to provide a practical advice.
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2025 ITGC Audit Guide for CISOs: Compliance & Risk Essentials
Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) may not be as exciting as the latest cybersecurity innovations, but they are vital to any organization’s system security, compliance, and risk management capabilities. For a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), managing ITGC audits is more than simply fulfilling an obligation; it is a critical function uniquely linked to business resilience and operational continuity.
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Bring Your Own AI (BYOAI) Policies: Balancing Innovation and Risk
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies have been around for a long time, but BYOAI is wholly new. BYOAI is when employees use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or their own custom GPTs for work without any form of formal approval, oversight, or control. While this can result in an organization's ability to act fast and use AI quickly, it has also potentially created enormous, often invisible, security, and compliance gaps.
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AI in PCI Assessments: Implications for the Cybersecurity Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every corner of the digital world from automating repetitive tasks to detecting anomalies in real time. However, when it comes to something as important and nuanced as compliance assessments, and in the PCI space, introducing AI is not as simple as just adding a chatbot and calling it a day.
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Why a Configuration Review Is the Cybersecurity Check-Up Your Business Needs in 2025
Think of your business like a high-rise building. It might look strong on the outside, but what if someone left a window open on the 10th floor? That’s exactly how cyber attackers see your organization when your digital systems are misconfigured. In 2025, cyber threats are not just hackers getting into systems or breaches you would expect to see in a Hollywood movie, more often they are simple misconfigurations like an open port, a default password, or a missing security setting. These small configuration issues are exactly what hackers covet.
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PCI 3DS Compliance: Why It’s Not Just About Ticking a Box
Online payments are the new normal - but they come with a new set of risks. Every time a cardholder clicks “Pay,” there's a potential doorway for fraud. Organizations dealing with the management of 3-D Secure (3DS) environments including (Access Control Servers (ACS) Directory Servers (DS) or 3DS Servers), complying within the PCI 3DS Core Security Standard which outlines the necessary guidelines for securing 3DS communications is not just a best practice, but a necessity.
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Red Teaming in Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Overview
In the rapidly changing world of cybersecurity, organizations must seek ways to identify and resolve vulnerabilities and defend their assets. One way to do this is to utilize red teaming, a simulated cyberattack by ethical hacking professionals, to evaluate and improve security.
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Your Comprehensive Guide to the ISO 27001 Implementation Checklist
Achieving ISO 27001 certification is a strategic move to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity framework and demonstrate a commitment to information security. The process demands thorough planning and execution, but with the 14-Step ISO 27001 Implementation Checklist, you’ll have a clear and professional roadmap to success. Let’s explore each step to guarantee your Information Security Management System (ISMS) stay sound and compliant.
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SEBI CSCRF Compliance: A Guide to Securing Financial Entities with CyberCube Services
Security from cyber-attacks is the essence of contemporary operation of financial services in the digital world. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has formulated the Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) for Regulated Entities (REs) to safeguard themselves and stay resilient to cyber threats.
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PCI PIN Security Compliance for Secure Payment Transactions in India
Owing to the rapid proliferation of digital payments in India, securing transactions is the highest priority for businesses dealing with card payments. Encryption of Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) during transactions is a critical domain of payment security.
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Mobile Application Security: A 2025 Guide for Businesses in India
In today's connected world, mobile apps are essential. They run our daily lives, from banking and shopping to communication and entertainment. But this growing dependence on mobile apps brings a big risk: security breaches.
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5 Types of Information Security Assessment to Keep Your Company Safe
In today's digital landscape, cyberattacks pose a persistent threat to businesses, regardless of their size. Implementing a strong information security (IS) program is crucial for safeguarding your important data and assets.
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Securing the Future of Applications: An Overview of Container Security
Container security refers to a set of practices and measures designed to protect the containers, their underlying applications, and the infrastructure. Containers particularly cloud applications have become more appealing by combining multiple software and its dependencies.
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Navigating Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): A Guide for Businesses
As Saudi Arabia advances its digital transformation, protecting personal data has become a top priority. The Kingdom’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) marks a significant step in strengthening privacy rights and establishing clear guidelines for businesses.
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UAE’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): Strengthening Data Privacy
The UAE’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021, marks a significant advancement in data privacy regulations for businesses operating within the UAE, aligning closely with global standards like GDPR.
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Bahrain's PDPL: A Comprehensive Guide
Bahrain's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) is a significant step forward in safeguarding privacy rights within the Kingdom. Enacted in 2019, it aligns with global standards such as the EU GDPR, providing a robust framework for data protection.
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Ransomware Attack hits Over 200 Cooperative and Rural Banks in India
A ransomware attack brought operations to a halt at over 200 cooperative and rural banks across India, affecting millions of customers and encrypting sensitive data until a ransom was demanded.
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Protecting Personal Data: The Essentials of Singapore's PDPA
Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), enacted in 2012, governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data by organizations, balancing individual privacy and business efficiency.
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Understanding the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) empowers residents with control over their personal information, mandating transparency and accountability for businesses handling consumer data.
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Understanding HIPAA Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the national standards for protecting sensitive patient information while enabling efficient healthcare operations.
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Unlocking India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), enacted in 2023, is a transformative law that modernizes how Indian organizations manage and protect citizens’ personal information.
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GDPR Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Data-Driven Businesses
The GDPR isn’t just a regulation—it’s a trust framework for data-driven organizations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and strong personal data safeguards.
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Unlocking Trust: A Guide to SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 Reporting
Demonstrating your organization’s commitment to data security is essential for building client trust. SOC compliance reports help you prove reliability, integrity, and strong internal controls.
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SAMA Cybersecurity: A Guide for Financial Institutions
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) Cybersecurity Framework helps financial entities protect their systems from ever-evolving cyber threats while improving compliance maturity.
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Understanding NESA: Your Key to Enhanced Cybersecurity
The UAE’s National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) ensures robust cybersecurity governance across the nation’s critical digital infrastructure and industries.
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PCI DSS v4.0: Understanding the Updated Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs)
PCI DSS v4.0 introduces refined SAQs that better align with today’s payment technologies, helping organizations validate compliance and enhance payment security.
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PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance Made Easy with CyberCube
Transitioning from PCI DSS v3.2.1 to v4.0 can be challenging. CyberCube simplifies compliance by guiding businesses through every phase of implementation and validation.
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CyberCube Services Pvt. Ltd. – A CERT-In Empanelled Organization
CyberCube Services Pvt. Ltd. proudly joins India’s elite list of CERT-In empanelled cybersecurity organizations, providing trusted auditing and information security services.
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Importance of Cyber Security and Cyber Security Consulting Companies
Cybersecurity plays a vital role in protecting privacy and digital assets. Learn why consulting companies in India are essential partners for defense against online threats.
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Trends that Cyber Security Companies are Incorporating
Hyderabad’s rise as a cybersecurity hub brings innovation and opportunity. Explore the new strategies and technologies shaping the future of cyber defense.
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Malvertisements: Precautions From Cyber Security Companies
Malvertisements mimic legitimate ads but secretly distribute malware. Learn how cybersecurity firms combat these deceptive campaigns to protect users.
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What is Cyber Security and Who Needs It?
Cybersecurity safeguards individuals and organizations from digital threats. Discover why robust protection is now indispensable for everyone online.
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Maintaining PCI DSS Compliance
Achieving PCI DSS certification is only the start. Ongoing monitoring and remediation are essential to maintain compliance and ensure continuous data security.
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Data Classification
Data classification helps organizations identify, label, and protect sensitive information, ensuring that critical data is properly secured and compliance maintained.
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