Content by Varun Haran

Data Center Security's Changing Face

Varun Haran  •  July 24, 2015

Virtualization and related developments bring significant changes to the architecture of today's data centers. At RSA Conference Asia Pacific & Japan, Cisco's Munawar Hossain defines these changes and outlines the new challenges.

Vignettes from RSA Conference, Day One

Varun Haran  •  July 23, 2015

RSA Conference Asia Pacific & Japan kicked off in Singapore with some power-packed keynote sessions by security leaders. Here are some of my first impressions about the tone set for the event and the days to follow.

Secure DNS: Beyond Hijacks, Defacement

Varun Haran  •  July 22, 2015

DNS hijacking is the most common attack being investigated by Akamai's incident response team, says APAC CTO Mike Smith. He shares some background on the subject and his session on it at RSA Conference APAC.

Moving Beyond the Buzzwords

Varun Haran  •  July 22, 2015

Raimund Genes' keynote at RSA Conference Asia Pacific & Japan is an appeal to the information security community to start putting security in perspective, emphasizing new approaches that address the changing threat landscape.

Must-See Sessions at RSA Asia Pac

Varun Haran  •  July 17, 2015

RSA Conference Asia Pacific and Japan starts July 22, and ISMG will be reporting to you from the conference floor. Here is our selection of some of the hottest sessions from the event agenda.

ZeusVM Leak Means Botnet Surge

Varun Haran  •  July 9, 2015

Tools to build and manage the ZeusVM banking Trojan have been leaked online, meaning that both die-hard and would-be criminals alike can now try their hand at running botnets, for free.

Tapping Analytics In CyberSec, Fraud

Varun Haran  •  June 19, 2015

The Big Data explosion will expand in volume, velocity and variety. Analytics are key to deriving insights from this data, particularly in cybersecurity and anti-fraud, says Dominic Ligot of Teradata Philippines.

Inside An Elite APT Attack Group

Varun Haran  •  June 4, 2015

How does an advanced threat adversary operate for 10 years, undetected? FireEye APAC CTO Bryce Boland shares details of the decade-long APT30 campaign that targeted organizations in India and Southeast Asia.

The Future of the Internet and Privacy

Varun Haran  •  April 21, 2015

The Internet as we know it may be heading toward fundamental changes in the coming decade as a result of an intense privacy debate, says Internet pioneer and DNS guru, Dr. Paul Vixie. Find out his predictions.

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.

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.

Maharashtra Plans Cyber Cell Expansion

Varun Haran  •  February 4, 2015

The Maharashtra government recently announced plans to expand its cyber policing mechanism by 1,000 trained personnel - a move that raises questions around sustainability, feasibility and planning.

Obama's India Visit Covers Info Sharing

Varun Haran  •  January 29, 2015

Threat information sharing was among the cybersecurity topics discussed during U.S. President Obama's recent visit to India. Does this signal a new era in Indo-U.S. cyber relations?

Obama's Visit: Cybersecurity on Agenda?

Varun Haran  •  January 26, 2015

U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to India is being seen as symbolic of a new phase in Indo-U.S. relations. Why should cybersecurity cooperation be a part of the bilateral dialogue?