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Blog Entry Developer team fixed vulnerabilities in Honorable PM's app and API
by Pranesh Prakash published Dec 04, 2016 — filed under: , , , , , , ,
The official app of Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, was found to contain a security flaw in 2015 that exposed millions of people's personal data. A few days ago a very similar flaw was reported again. This post by Bhavyanshu Parasher, who found the flaw and sought to get it fixed last year, explains the technical details behind the security vulnerability.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Digital Citizens: Why Cyber Security and Online Privacy are Vital to the Success of Democracy and Freedom of Expression
by Prasad Krishna published Jan 07, 2014 last modified Jan 08, 2014 04:59 AM — filed under: , , , ,
Michael Oghia will give a presentation which will show why cyber security and online privacy are vital for democracy and freedom of expression.
Located in Events
Discussion at CyFy on Technology, Policy and National Security: Building 21st Century Curricula in India’s Law Schools
by Admin published Oct 20, 2019 — filed under: , ,
Arindrajit Basu attended the session and gave comments on the course outline which included thoughts on:
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Don't dive headlong into money-making schemes on the internet
by Prasad Krishna published Feb 07, 2017 — filed under: ,
If you do fall victim to fraud, file your complaint at RBI's Sachet web site.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media
Dr. Madan M. Oberoi - Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations (Delhi, April 07)
by Saikat Datta published Apr 04, 2017 last modified Apr 04, 2017 12:06 PM — filed under: , , ,
We are proud to announce that Dr. Madan M. Oberoi will be the speaker at the inaugural #FirstFriday@cis_india event at the Delhi office. These events, held on the first Friday of each month, will facilitate open and in-depth discussion and learning on topics crucial to our understanding of internet and society. The event will comprise of the speaker's presentation followed by an open discussion. If you are joining us, please RSVP at the soonest as we have only limited space in our office.
Located in Internet Governance / Events
Blog Entry Draft Security Standards for The Financial Technology Sector in India
by Vipul Kharbanda published Nov 15, 2019 last modified Nov 18, 2019 09:51 AM — filed under: , ,
Information security standards provide a framework for the secure development, implementation and maintenance of information systems and technology architecture. This document includes draft information security standards, which seek to ensure that not only the data of users is dealt with in a secure and safe manner but also that the smaller businesses in the fintech industry have a specific standard to look at in order to limit their liabilities for any future breaches.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Economics of Cybersecurity: Literature Review Compendium
by Natallia Khaniejo published Dec 31, 2018 last modified May 01, 2021 06:09 AM — filed under: ,
The twenty first century has witnessed an unprecedented conflation of everyday experiences and technosocial practices. The emergence of technologies like the Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Digital Payment infrastructures are all emblematic of this conflation of technology with economic, social and political modes of existence.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry Electoral Databases – Privacy and Security Concerns
by Snehashish Ghosh published Jan 16, 2014 last modified Jan 16, 2014 11:07 AM — filed under: , , , , , , , , , , ,
In this blogpost, Snehashish Ghosh analyzes privacy and security concerns which have surfaced with the digitization, centralization and standardization of the electoral database and argues that even though the law provides the scope for protection of electoral databases, the State has not taken any steps to ensure its safety.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Blog Entry European E-Evidence Proposal and Indian Law
by Vipul Kharbanda published Dec 23, 2018 — filed under: ,
In April of 2018, the European Union issued the proposal for a new regime dealing with cross border sharing of data and information by issuing two draft instruments, an E-evidence Regulation (“Regulation”) and an E-evidence Directive (“Directive”), (together the “E-evidence Proposal”). The Regulation is a direction to states to put in place the proper legislative and regulatory machinery for the implementation of this regime while the Directive requires the states to enact laws governing service providers so that they would comply with the proposed regime.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
European Summer School on Internet Governance
by Admin published Jul 23, 2019 — filed under: , ,
The 13th European Summer School on Internet Governance was held at Meissen in Germany from 13 - 20 July 2019. Akriti Bopanna attended the school. The event was organized by EuroSSIG.
Located in Internet Governance / News & Media