October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
October is observed as Cybersecurity Awareness Month across the globe. This year’s theme is “Secure Our World,” highlighting the need for organizations and individuals to prioritize protecting digital information. In an era where cyber threats are evolving rapidly, staying informed and proactive is essential.
- Four strategies from CISA and the National Cybersecurity Alliance for businesses and employees to maintain cybersecurity year-round are:
Use strong passwords and password managers
Implement multifactor authentication (MFA).
Recognize and report phishing.
Update software.
InfoSec Bulletin in collaboration with National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is hosting a day-long cybersecurity event to promote cyber resiliency. The event will gather industry experts and participants to discuss the latest cybersecurity trends, share best practices, and promote awareness and vigilance.
Infosecbulletin is going to organize “infoSecCon-2024” for the 2nd time in a year. In May 2024, the first event was held with participation from leaders in tech, BFSI, telcos, startups, fintech, academics, government, universities, and particularly women.
Who will you met:
•CISO’S
• CISO’S
• CTO’s
• Head of Cyber Security
• Head of IT and Data security
• Technology implementers
• Strategic planners
• Head of Governance and information security
• Cyber Crime heads and officers
• Cyber Security researchers and analysts
• Head of cyber security policy and standards
• Cybercrime specialists
• Information security advisors
• Enterprise security directors
• Red and blue team practitioners
• Ethical hackers and cyber security professionals
Industries in focus
• Telecommunication
• Bank and financial institutions
• Healthcare
• Critical information infrastructure (CII)
• Defense
• Education
• Government and public sectors
• Startup & Fintech
• Jurisdiction/ Legislation
• Law enforcement agencies
• Autonomous institutions
Topics to be discussed:
“AI-Driven Incident Response: Automating Cyber security with GenAI”
“Future Prospects for Data Center and cloud services in Bangladesh with business continuity”
“The Rise of DNS Attacks: From DDoS to Cache Poisoning”
“Cyber Security Telco & BFSI”
Open Q&A Session
Join us for a series of informative sessions, interactive workshops, and panel discussions that will cover a wide range of topics, from phishing scams and data protection to the importance of strong passwords and safe browsing habits. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or just starting to navigate the digital landscape, there’s something for everyone.
Let’s work together to enhance our collective cybersecurity knowledge and build a safer online environment for all. We look forward to your participation in this important event!
NDC,
Secretary,
ICT Division.
National Cyber Security Agency
Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission BTRC)