- By  Kirti Nagpal

Synopsis for the Cybersecurity Talk by Vikram Venkatasubramanian
 (IIT Madras, MBA Cornell)
 CEO and Founder, Nandi Security

We had the pleasure of hosting Vikram Venkatasubramanian for an informative and insightful session on digital hygiene.

Vikram helped us identify the many threats that lurk around us as we browse online from the comfort of our homes. Most of us are often unaware of the dangers and security breaches we expose ourselves to the moment we click on a malicious link or share personal information. Some of these security or data breaches may even fall under what is considered legally accepted data collection, making them harder to recognize.

He emphasized that simple steps—such as practicing good password hygiene and using password managers—are easy yet highly effective measures. Avoiding the sharing or posting of excessive personal and family details on social media was also highlighted as a prudent and necessary precaution.

 In the past, we protected our homes with strong locks and sometimes even a guard at the front gate. Today, however, the threats are largely digital. Thieves and criminals can now carry out major heists while sitting miles away in a different country. To combat these evolving threats, we need specialists and experts like Vikram, who understand the landscape and can guide us through it.

 Vikram is willing to go into greater detail on practical steps we can implement to make ourselves less susceptible targets in the digital world .