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23+ min ago (85+ words) Adebola Aramide Olawaye, a leading cybersecurity, risk, and IT consultant, has been recognised by the Africa Achievers Award Board for her work in redefining how organisations govern and manage AI. - You are only allowed to submit content which you have created yourself. - No nudity, pornography and any unlawful content is permitted. - You grant GhanaWeb the right to publish and use your content. - You allow GhanaWeb to communicate with you using the info you provide. - GhanaWeb reserves the right to reject/remove your content without explanation....

2+ hour, 1+ min ago (495+ words) DoT withdraws duplicate cyber security notification. Amended Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) rules remain in force....

7+ hour, 58+ min ago (345+ words) Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday imposed a fine of "5 lakh on Reliance Securities for multiple breaches of the cybersecurity and cyber resilience framework applicable to stock brokers. Reliance Securities is a Sebi-registered stock broker and a trading member of BSE, NSE, MCX and NCDEX. The order came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) conducted a thematic inspection of Reliance Securities Ltd (noticee) with respect to cybersecurity and cyber resilience and framework on technical glitches applicable to specified members. The period covered in the inspection was from April 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The regulator found that Reliance Securities failed to carry out capacity planning based on peak load calculations and could not demonstrate that its installed capacity was 1.5 times the highest observed load as required under Sebi and NSE guidelines. During inspection, Sebi further observed that Reliance Securities continued…...

8+ hour, 5+ min ago (234+ words) The drink giant's boss denied the company had made any ransomware payment over the September incident Japanese drink giant Asahi Group Holdings said on Thursday an investigation has found that personal information linked to around 2 million customers and employees may have been leaked in a cyberattack that hit its domestic servers in late September. "I painfully feel the responsibility of management" with regard to the cyberattack, said Asahi president Atsushi Katsuki at its first press conference since the maker of Asahi Super Dry beers was hit by a system failure on September 29, acknowledging the "weakness" of its security. Some restaurants that usually provide Asahi beers have also been forced to change brands ahead of year-end parties. Katsuki said the company expects to resume orders and shipments, currently being handled manually, from December once the system is restored, with the normalisation…...

8+ hour, 33+ min ago (402+ words) 27 Nov 2025 11:48 AM IST The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Reliance Securities Limited after the regulator found several violations of cyber security and cyber resilience norms during an inspection covering April 01, 2023 to October 31, 2024. The order, passed by Adjudicating Officer Amit Kapoor, said the brokerage failed to comply with critical safeguards, including capacity planning, automated software testing, log preservation, disaster recovery arrangements, data classification and protection of personal data. The market regulator noted that the firm had not submitted documentary evidence of capacity planning for critical systems or peak-load calculations during the inspection period. It also recorded that the brokerage had admitted it did not set the 70 percent utilisation threshold required under SEBI's monitoring framework. The proceedings began after SEBI conducted a thematic inspection into the brokerage's compliance with cyber security,…...

9+ hour, 38+ min ago (400+ words) The UAE has approved its National Encryption Policy to guide the transition to post-quantum cryptography and strengthen cybersecurity The UAE has approved the National Encryption Policy and issued its executive regulation, marking a major step in strengthening the nation's digital infrastructure and accelerating the shift to post-quantum cryptography. Government entities are now required to prepare clear, officially approved transition plans to move from traditional encryption methods to quantum-resilient standards. The policy aims to ensure a safer, more technologically prepared future amid rapid advancements in quantum computing. It reflects the UAE's ambition to remain at the forefront of global digital transformation and reinforces its position as an international hub for artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. Under the policy, the UAE Cybersecurity Council will oversee national migration efforts, working closely with government bodies to ensure the successful implementation of post-quantum encryption standards....

13+ hour, 51+ min ago (869+ words) As the UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSR Bill) is being discussed in the British Parliament, key changes the law will introduce in a bid to strengthen national security have been revealed. This legislation comes at a critical time for the UK, with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reporting a 130% increase of "nationally significant" cyber incidents in 2025 compared to 2024 data. Shona Lester, head of CSR Bill Team at the UK Department for Science, Industry and Trade (DSIT), recently spoke in detail about the proposed law at the Cybersecurity Business Network's inaugural Parliament & Cyber Conference, held in Westminster, in London on November 24. She said the bill will address some of the insufficiencies in "the UK's only cross-sector cyber security regulation," the NIS directive. First mentioned in the King's speech in July 2024, the bill was introduced to the House of…...

15+ hour, 54+ min ago (568+ words) Councils have been warned of the "urgent need" to be prepared following an investigation into a "significant" cyber attack on Western Isles Council. The Accounts Commission said councils should assume it is a case of "when, not if" they are attacked and that a collective approach is needed to prepare for the future. A report into the November 2023 cyber attack on Western Isles Council found that it caused immediate, severe and prolonged disruption, with the impact most significant for the council's finance team. Numerous systems and back-ups were encrypted during the incident which left them inaccessible, including critical financial systems such as the general ledger and associated accounting records. The report found that the council took swift action to protect systems and prioritise front-line services and payments to staff and suppliers. However, it found that the impact of the attack…...

16+ hour, 38+ min ago (380+ words) While 87 per cent of businesses use data analytics and visualisation tools and 85 per cent have adopted AI, only 18 per cent have fully embedded cybersecurity into their operational strategy, well below the survey average of 28 per cent. Of concern, 17 per cent of Malaysian businesses react to cyber threats only as they occur, and 19 per cent are unaware or unsure how cybersecurity is managed by their employer. "With AI reshaping the business landscape, businesses must embed clear processes to protect their digital assets into their core business strategy," Priya Terumalay, CPA Australia's Regional Head for Southeast Asia, said. Despite strong uptake of AI tools, deep integration into business operations remains low at just 11 per cent, compared with the survey average of 16 per cent. Most businesses use AI tools occasionally and rely on readily available tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, or…...

16+ hour, 50+ min ago (700+ words) The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) in west London has advised staff to work away from council offices following a cyber attack. It is understood that the same incident, which is being investigated by the National Crime Agency and GCHQ's Cyber Security Centre, has also affected Westminster City Council and Hammersmith and Fulham Council as part of "joint arrangements". RBKC said it had now "established the cause of the cyber incident" and had "activated emergency plans" to maintain critical services. Cyber security expert Nathan Webb told the BBC that there was a "possibility personal data may have been compromised" and urged residents in the boroughs to be cautious. He added: "Attackers will frequently use publicity around attacks to further target victims, so any correspondence around the incident should be treated with caution." RBKC said in a statement it…...