As Indian SMEs expand remote working and centralised server access, cybersecurity consultants warn that old Remote Desktop rules, undocumented firewall policies and forgotten vendor requirements can quietly remain exposed for years. PANCHKULA, HARYANA: The firewall rule was active. The port was open. Remote Desktop traffic was permitted. There was only one problem. Nobody in the company could clearly explain why. The IT administrator believed the rule had been...

As Indian companies strengthen firewalls and remote access systems, cybersecurity consultants warn that forgotten VPN accounts, shared credentials and incomplete employee exits are creating security gaps long after staff members leave. PANCHKULA, HARYANA: The employee submitted a resignation. Human resources accepted the exit. The laptop was returned, the identity card was collected and the final settlement process began. Three months later, the employee’s VPN account still worked. The...

As Indian businesses invest in firewalls, cloud platforms and enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity consultants warn that outdated email addresses, unclear escalation processes and missing security ownership can leave critical alerts effectively unread. PANCHKULA, HARYANA: The firewall detected suspicious activity shortly after midnight. Repeated authentication attempts were recorded, the security system generated an alert and an automated email was sent exactly as configured. Technically, the cybersecurity process worked. There...

As Indian businesses become more dependent on servers, cloud applications and remote access, cybersecurity consultants warn that expecting a general IT administrator to operate like a Security Operations Centre is creating a dangerous monitoring gap. PANCHKULA, HARYANA: At 10 am, the IT administrator is configuring a new employee’s laptop. By noon, he is resetting an email password. In the afternoon, a printer stops working. The internet connection becomes...