Godrej Industries & AssociateCompanies (GILAC) is a large conglomerate having diverse set of businesses which throw unique challenges at us every day.
Each business operates in multiple geographies (including international) and has completely different line of business, level of automation, skill sets and awareness of people. As a result, the security solutions these businesses need are also different. Add to it the already complex landscape of new technologies and related risks which need to be addressed.
Being a part of this complex setup as CISO increases our understanding of existing , new and emerging risks in the IT /security landscape, about latest technologies and related information security requirements. It also pushes us to regularly update ourselves with new developments and innovations which can be used for the benefit of business.
Information Security in GILAC has always been given its due importance. ISO 27001 was implemented in 2008 and full-fledged Information Security function was established. The IT & Infosec Steering Committee chaired by our Chairman meets and reviews the IT and Infosec roadmap, new emerging risks in the technology landscape and approves measures to mitigate such risks.
Risks in our sector
Godrej operates predominantly in the manufacturing sector and has its own set of security challenges.
The manufacturing sector is steadily budging up the list of industries at higher risk of cyber crimes. Hackers are now realizing the attractiveness, value, vulnerability, and sensitivity of the manufacturing sector. This sector is more susceptible to cyber crimes because companies in manufacturing have not fully realized the importance of cyber security yet. They are not fully ready and equipped to cope with an attack.
This story is from the February 2018 edition of Express Computer.
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