Content by Varun Haran

IoT Security: The Patching Challenge

Varun Haran  •  May 14, 2015

Patching is among the primary challenges facing enterprises in their adoption of IoT devices. Fortinet's Darren Turnbull shares insight on how to anticipate and respond to the top security obstacles.

The Future of the Internet and Privacy

Varun Haran  •  April 21, 2015

The Internet as we know it may be heading toward fundamental changes in the coming decade as a result of an intense privacy debate, says Internet pioneer and DNS guru, Dr. Paul Vixie. Find out his predictions.

Apple Systems Vulnerable to Bug

Varun Haran  •  April 13, 2015

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have released information on a denial-of-service bug, dubbed "Darwin Nuke," found in Apple's operating systems. Security experts weigh in with recommendations.

Singtel to Acquire Trustwave

Varun Haran  •  April 8, 2015

Singapore-based Singtel, Southeast Asia's largest telecommunications company, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based managed security services company Trustwave for $810 million.

How DNS is Exploited

Varun Haran  •  April 8, 2015

The DNS infrastructure underlying the Internet is the map that both the good guys and bad guys need. Dr. Paul Vixie, a member of the Internet Hall of Fame, discusses DNS' impact on the security landscape.

Obama's India Visit Covers Info Sharing

Varun Haran  •  January 29, 2015

Threat information sharing was among the cybersecurity topics discussed during U.S. President Obama's recent visit to India. Does this signal a new era in Indo-U.S. cyber relations?

Staffing Crisis: What India Can Do

Varun Haran  •  December 26, 2014

Amidst a global information security staffing crisis, India must focus on developing more practitioners with deep technical skills. This is the practical advice from Hord Tipton, out-going director of (ISC)².

Why is Facebook Flaw Still Unpatched?

Varun Haran  •  December 1, 2014

A year after Facebook received a bug report regarding a loophole in its app architecture, the vulnerability remains exploitable, says the researcher who discovered this potential threat to user privacy.

Apple iOS Exploit Makes Apps Vulnerable

Varun Haran , Jeffrey Roman  •  November 11, 2014

FireEye is warning Apple users about a flaw in which downloaded malicious apps can replace genuine iOS apps, an exploit the security firm is dubbing the "Masque Attack." Experts offer insights on mitigating the threat.