Bank InfoSecurity: The Great Cyber Divide: Smaller Enterprises Start at Disadvantage

Gaurav Keerthi, CEO and founder of security start-up StrongKeep, said this threat landscape has led to what the World Economic Forum calls "cyber inequity," in which large enterprises remain well protected, while smaller ones lag behind in cyber readiness.

Straits Times: As cyber piranhas circle, uncomfortable alliances must hold the line

Our CEO Gaurav Keerthi explained to Bhavan Jaipragas from The Straits Times the uncomfortable but necessary bit: this duality is manageable with clear rules of engagement—transparent expectations, measurable responsibilities, mutual accountability."In cybersecurity, it should be clear when government is helping a victim company recover from a devastating attack, and when they are imposing penalties for insufficient prevention. This tension is often the hardest to manage."

Straits Times: Should S’pore compel insurers to report ransomware incidents?

Our CEO Gaurav Keerthi explained to Krist Boo from The Straits Times that when a ransomware attack hits their company, many SMEs turn to the authorities hoping that they have a “magic key” to save them. Unfortunately, the harsh reality hits them: There’s no magic decryptor. No “Undo.” Authorities won’t have the solution."Your main overriding concern [as a victim] is to get back in shape. Informing other people who will ask you questions is not top on your list of priorities."

An IT Manager's Cybersecurity Guide to Cover Your Ass

When you’re the lone IT manager also stuck with the cyber stuff, the trick is to own the role with confidence. By using the Cyber Essentials, having a solid paper trail, and adding on cyber insurance, you’re building the ultimate “Cover Your Ass” strategy to keep your job, your sanity, and your board happy, without being a full-time cyber guru.