cybersecurity: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jul 2024
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Why is Google restricting internet access to 2,500 employees?
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Why is Google restricting internet access to 2,500 employees?

An American multinational technology company, Google is starting a new pilot program restricting some of its employees to use internet-free desktops. A Google spokesperson in an emailed statement said, “Ensuring the safety of our products and users is one of our top priorities,”. “We routinely explore ways to strengthen our internal systems against malicious attacks”, […]

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Accenture Cyber Million program to help access 1 million job; apply
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Accenture Cyber Million program to help access 1 million job; apply

Immersive Labs, a leader in people-centric cyber resilience, and Accenture are working together to launch the Cyber Million program that aims to solve the cybersecurity talent deficit by increasing access to one million entry-level cybersecurity operations jobs over the next decade. The beta version of the program, rolling out today, will be powered by the Immersive Labs platform with […]

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Microsoft to train youth on AI, digital, and cybersecurity skills
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Microsoft to train youth on AI, digital, and cybersecurity skills

Committed to empower youth in India with future-ready skills, Microsoft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), to train students and educators at government-led Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skills Training Institutions (NSTIs). As part of this collaboration, Microsoft will […]

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Dish losses data of 3,00,000 employees in a ransomware attack
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Dish losses data of 3,00,000 employees in a ransomware attack

US-based satellite television giant Dish has confirmed that hackers stole the personal information of about 3,00,000 employees in a ransomware attack in February this year. According to ET report, the company has informed the former employees about the matter. Additionally, the data breach has affected employees’ family members and a “limited number of other […]

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DRDO issues advisory to employees on cyber discipline
Industry

DRDO issues advisory to employees on cyber discipline

The premier agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, DRDO has asked 5,000-odd scientists/employees to tread carefully on social media. The circular on “cyber discipline” came weeks after the arrest of Pradeep Kurulkar, a DRDO scientist at the rank of additional secretary, GoI. […]

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Google launches cybersecurity certificate program for job seekers
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Google launches cybersecurity certificate program for job seekers

An American multinational technology company, Google has launched a new cybersecurity certificate program for job seekers. Cybersecurity analysts are responsible for monitoring and protecting networks, devices, people, and data. The Google Cybersecurity Certificate will teach learners how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate them. The program will prepare […]

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Capgemini announces the completion of the acquisition of VariQ
Merger & Acquisition

Capgemini announces the completion of the acquisition of VariQ

Capgemini announced today, following the fulfillment of all regulatory requirements, the completion of the acquisition of VariQ, an agile IT and cyber-security services company. The provider of Software Development, Cybersecurity, and Cloud services for federal government departments and agencies across the United States will be integrated into Capgemini Government Solutions LLC, Capgemini’s independent operating division working with U.S. government agencies. This acquisition will strengthen the company’s position in […]

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Panacea Infosec rolls out 30-40% salary hike, effective April 21
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Panacea Infosec rolls out 30-40% salary hike, effective April 21

Panacea Infosec rolls out 30-40% salary hike, to add 25-35% people to its workforce Panacea Infosec, a Cybersecurity firm has given 30-40 per cent hike in salaries for all employees with effect from April 2021. The company also announces to add 25-35% people to its workforce. Currently, we have around 230 employees and planning to […]

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Biocon appoints Agnidipta Sarkar as Group CISO
Appointments

Biocon appoints Agnidipta Sarkar as Group CISO

Biocon appoints Agnidipta Sarkar as Group CISO Agnidipta Sarkar, a digital resilience leader has moved on from CMS IT services and joined Biocon as Group CISO. In this new role, he will be leading the cybersecurity and risk management domains at the biopharmaceutical company. Biocon is an Indian biopharmaceutical company, founded by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, headquartered in Bangalore. The company manufactures generic active pharmaceutical ingredients. […]

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Wipro to acquire Ampion for $117 million
Merger & Acquisition

Wipro to acquire Ampion for $117 million

Wipro to acquire Ampion for $117 million IT services major Wipro on Thursday said it will acquire Ampion, an Australia-based provider of cybersecurity, DevOps, and quality engineering services for $117 million (about Rs 857 crore). The acquisition of Ampion is an important step for Wipro in this direction, and strengthens the commitment towards clients and stakeholders in Australia and New […]

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Cisco, Nasscom to offer 20K virtual internships on cybersecurity
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Cisco, Nasscom to offer 20K virtual internships on cybersecurity

Cisco, Nasscom to offer 20K virtual internships on cybersecurity Networking giant Cisco is partnering with Nasscom FutureSkills Prime and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to offer 20,000 virtual internship opportunities in cybersecurity. The virtual internship programme is an extension of Cisco’s Networking Academy programme and will be launched in two phases. During Phase 1, 20,000 virtual internships on cybersecurity will be offered, and […]

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Tech Mahindra and IBM to create $1 bn ecosystem together
Partnership

Tech Mahindra and IBM to create $1 bn ecosystem together

Tech Mahindra and IBM to create $1 bn ecosystem together IBM and Tech Mahindra have joined forces to develop solutions for clients which have the potential to generate $1 billion in revenue over the next three years. Both the companies for over two decades are involved in a global partnership and will work on five focus areas which […]

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