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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀? Calling all startups and tech enthusiasts! All companies face huge stakes when it comes to cybersecurity. One attack can cost you everything, Lets make continuous security and posture management to be the top of your mind? Join us tomorrow at 10 AM tomorrow, for a game-changing session with Mr. Ravi Polumuru, Co-founder and Head of iCompaas India operations, as he shares insider insights into safeguarding startup data on the cloud. Incubated at a hub, iCompass has an MoU with us to provide critical cybersecurity solutions, compliance and security posture management for startups and SMBs. We empowering new ventures (and passionate techies!) with the protection they need to grow securely. Come for the tea, stay for the eye-opening conversation on all things cybersecurity. Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the best in the business and future-proof your journey in the tech world! https://lnkd.in/gKsubh8z

Ravi Polumuru is at the event; JETRO's J-StarX program is bringing 13 innovative Japanese startups to India. Join us for their pitching sessions and networking opportunities with corporates, startups, mentors, and investors. Don't miss this chance to explore potential collaborations. For more details and registration - https://lnkd.in/gipnEGCc #JETRO #JStarX #Innovation #Startups #Networking #India #Japan #Entrepreneurship

𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗺𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 Ransomware isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a clear and present danger. A recent article by The New Indian Express dives deep into how sophisticated ransomware gangs, like BASHE, are targeting high-profile institutions such as ICICI Bank, risking sensitive personal, financial, military, and healthcare data. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: - 𝙀𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙨: From crippling hospitals to endangering critical infrastructure, ransomware attacks have evolved from simple encryption to double extortion schemes. - 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 (𝙍𝙖𝙖𝙎): Cybercriminals are leveraging RaaS models, making it easier than ever for less-skilled hackers to launch high-stakes attacks. - 𝙐𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: In an era of rapid digital transformation, robust cybersecurity measures and proactive incident response are more crucial than ever. This article is a wake-up call for businesses and cybersecurity professionals alike to rethink and reinforce their digital defense strategies. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝘏𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴: https://lnkd.in/g_DiW9Kn #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #DigitalTransformation #DataProtection #IndiaCyberSecurity

Cybersecurity Awareness for Startups(@ a-hub) by iCompaas - Ravi Polumuru 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮: - In-Person Networking at 10:00 AM IST - Session starts at 11:00 AM IST Venue: 4th Floor Board Room Google Meet Link starts at 11:00 Am IST: https://lnkd.in/gHkDCaM9 #Cybersecurity #Startups #TechEnthusiasts #CloudSecurity #sharedresponsibility #DataProtection #iCompass #Innovation #TechTalk #FutureProof #iCompaas #CISObotai

iCompaas will be Exhibiting here... Save the date; Tuesday, 11th Feb 2025| HICC, Hyderabad - Meet Ravi Polumuru & Team to talk about your Compliance journey or the lack of it! We will make sure to set you to a path that will foster "Security First" mindset.. Lets make security and compliance affordable to all startups and small business! #affordablecompliance #affordablesecurity #ISO27001 #SCO2Type2 #iCompaas

Navigating the Data Privacy Frontier: DPDP and GDPR Compliance In an increasingly digital world, personal data has become the new currency—powerful, vulnerable, and critically important. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (2023) in India and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represent more than just regulatory frameworks; they are strategic blueprints for building digital trust in an era of unprecedented data complexity. For startups and small to medium businesses, these regulations are not just legal obligations, but strategic opportunities to differentiate themselves through responsible data management. By understanding the nuanced intersections between DPDP and GDPR, organizations can transform compliance from a burden into a competitive advantage. Key Compliance Insights: • Data is no longer just an asset—it’s a responsibility • Privacy protection is a strategic business imperative • Transparent data practices build long-term customer trust • Integrated compliance approaches can streamline complex regulatory requirements By aligning with DPDP and GDPR principles, businesses can create robust, user-centric data protection strategies that not only mitigate risks but also unlock new levels of organizational resilience and customer confidence.

41 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼! Are You prepared for the Digital Personal Data Protection, 2025 ; Here is Part 2 of the Breaking down the Draft Rules: Here’s what you need to know about Rule 3 of the Draft, simplified for my connections: 🔍 Key Compliance Insights 📜 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟯: 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝘀  Mandates that Data Fiduciaries (the organizations processing personal data) must provide clear and independent notices to Data Principals (individuals whose data is being collected), ensuring specific and informed consent. Creating a balanced framework that protects individual privacy while supporting business. 🔑 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝟭. 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲   • Notice must be **understandable independently** of other information   • Presented in clear, plain language   • Enables **specific and informed consent** 𝟮. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻   • Itemized list of personal data being collected   • Specific purpose of data processing   • Detailed description of goods/services enabled by processing 𝟯. 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:   • Itemized list of collected personal data.   • Specific purposes of data processing.   • Details of services enabled by the processing. 𝟰. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀    • Provide specific communication links for:      • Easy access to website/app      • Withdrawing consent      • Exercising data principal rights      • Filing complaints to the Board ✅ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:   Practical Implementation: • Ensure transparency in data collection practices • Make consent mechanisms user-friendly • Provide clear, accessible information about data usage • Develop straightforward communication strategies 🔐 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 remain same:   • 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴   • 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵   • 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 📢 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀:   • 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 - (𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘭𝘯𝘬𝘥.𝘪𝘯/𝘨𝘏𝘚𝘛𝘩9𝘣3)   • 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘴   • 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘢 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘺   • 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 There is a deadline to submit your feedback and recommendations (https://lnkd.in/gHSTh9b3) 🗓️ February 18, 2025; Sign up with mygov.in and use the Link: https://lnkd.in/ggsNtMcZ and click on “Participate Now” to submit feedback. #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #Compliance #DataPrivacy #DPDP #DataSecurity #iCompaas

𝟰𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼! Attention All Indian Businesses! Are You prepared for the Digital Personal Data Protection, 2025 I want to ensure that every business handling Indian customer data is prepared for the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. Here’s what you need to know about Rules 1 and 2, simplified just for you: 🔍 Key Compliance Insights 📜 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟭: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Phased Implementation: • Immediate Effect: Most rules will be in place after 🗓️ 18th Feb 2025. • Future Activation: Rules except 3-15 and 21-22 will come into effect on designated future dates, stay updated with official announcements. 📜 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟮: 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Consistent Terminology: • All terms align with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Click here https://lnkd.in/gjtaynwP • This ensures uniform interpretation across various business contexts, minimizing confusion and enhancing compliance accuracy. ✅ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: • Prepare Early: Align your data management practices with the new rules now to avoid last-minute rushes. • Understand Definitions: Familiarize yourself with the specific legal terminology used in the Act to ensure proper implementation. • Phased Implementation: Monitor official notifications to know the exact dates when additional rules will take effect. 🔐 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: • Review Data Practices: Examine your current data collection and processing mechanisms to meet the new standards. • Consent Management: Develop clear and transparent consent protocols to obtain and manage user permissions effectively. • Transparent Data Handling: Establish straightforward data handling procedures that are easy for your users to understand and trust. 📢 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀: • Review the Full Draft Rules: Available until February 18, 2025. Make sure to go through them thoroughly (https://lnkd.in/gHSTh9b3). • Consult Legal Experts: Engage with professionals specializing in data protection for tailored advice. • Develop a Data Protection Strategy: Create a comprehensive plan addressing all aspects of data security and compliance. • Train Your Team: Educate your employees about the new compliance requirements to ensure everyone is on the same page. There is a deadline to submit your feedback and recommendations (https://lnkd.in/ggsNtMcZ). Don’t miss this chance to influence the final regulations! #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #Compliance #DataPrivacy #DPDP #DataSecurity #iCompaas

🚀 Call to Cybersecurity Experts 🚀 With the release of the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025(https://lnkd.in/dDR_vJqD), it's essential for professionals in the cybersecurity domain to understand what actions should be taken to shape a stronger and more effective data protection framework for India 🇮🇳 📝 Answer the poll and share your thoughts on what other steps that we could take in comments #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #DPDP #MeitY #DigitalPrivacy #CyberRisk #PrivacyRegulation #India #DataProtectionRules #PersonalData #DigitalSecurity #iCompaas #CISObotai

🎄 Merry Christmas and a Spectacular New Year 2025! 🎉 As we embrace this season of joy and togetherness, may your Christmas be filled with warmth, love, and the magic of cherished moments. 🌟 Let the dawn of 2025 inspire you with endless opportunities, boundless happiness, and the courage to dream big. ✨ Here’s to new beginnings, unforgettable memories, and a year that exceeds all your expectations. May your heart be light, your days be bright, and your journey ahead be extraordinary. 🥂 Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday season full of laughter and a New Year brimming with success and serenity! 🕊️🎁🎶 https://lnkd.in/gHpGKnzP