Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

About Vijayashankar Na

Naavi is a veteran Cyber Law specialist in India and is presently working from Bangalore as an Information Assurance Consultant. Pioneered concepts such as ITA 2008 compliance, Naavi is also the founder of Cyber Law College, a virtual Cyber Law Education institution. He now has been focusing on the projects such as Secure Digital India and Cyber Insurance

Privacy Rights..Let’s preserve for the next generation.

“Privacy” is a concept most dear to human right activists and is considered as an important pillar of democracy. Constitutions of all democratic countries swear by Privacy Rights to its citizens. However, it is well known that no Government in the … Continue reading

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Digital Signature Landscape in India expands

The Digital Signature system based on Public Key Infrastructure was defined as the sole electronic authentication method under Information technology Act 2000 notified on 17th October 2000. However, as on the date of the notification of the Act, there was … Continue reading

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The Five Commandments on Cyber Security For Banks… R.Gandhi, Executive Director

 After Mr K C Chakrabarthy, the former Executive Director of RBI, it appears that the mantle of Cyber Security has passed on to Mr R. Gandhi, Deputy Governor, who appears to be pushing the Commercial Bankers for better Cyber Security. … Continue reading

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“Amazon 97% discount Fraud”.. Police in Kanyakumari..please arrest Mr Anil Kumar

There is a WhatsApp message in circulation that states “Breaking News, Amazon Selling Samsung J7 Mobile Phone at Just 499 Rs because of Golden Anniversary. Buy It Now Before Sale Ends. Cash On Delivery Also Available. Visit just now  http://amazon.mobile-flashsale.com/“ … Continue reading

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YingMob may be prosecuted for Cyber Terrorism.. Will Mr Rajnath Singh take action?

The security world is warning Indian Android mobile users that the malware HummingBad has been spreading fast across the globe and pose a threat to Indian mobile users also. This malware which is reported to have infected over 1.4 billion … Continue reading

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RBI cautions Banks on Cyber Security

The RBI Deputy Governor Mr R Gandhi has confirmed that the recent cyber attack that was reported in Mumbai was on Union Bank of India but no loss might have been reported. Mr Gandhi also reminded the Banks about the … Continue reading

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