While threats on the internet are on a constant rise, the world also needs people who can help protect them against these threats. But where do these cyber-superheroes come from?

In this episode of Cyber Point by Check Point, Shiladitya Mukhopadhyay talks to Prakash Bell, Head of the Security Engineering team for India & SAARC at Check Point Software Technologies about careers in cybersecurity. They talk about the various career opportunities in the world of cybersecurity, and how one can get there. Prakash also looks back at his career and how the cybersecurity domain has changed over the years - from simple firewall-driven security solutions to the complex security arrangements today driven by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Check Point’s training programs in cybersecurity can help learners get a better understanding of network security, cloud security, and securing users and access. You can also check out Check Point’s Secure Academy, which provides worldwide cyber security education through partnerships with higher learning institutions.

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The question about digital privacy has always been around, and it has become more important now than ever before. Could one truly remain private on the internet? Do VPNs help ensure better privacy? What are the new VPN-related regulations all about?

Find the answers to these questions and more, as Shiladitya Mukhopadhyay discusses all-things-privacy with Prakash Bell, Head of the Security Engineering team for India & SAARC at Check Point Software Technologies.

Check Point has a number of resources that can help you enhance your privacy online. To know more about how a VPN works and what are the different kinds of VPNs out there, you can check out Check Point's detailed articles on VPNs. The Check Point blog also talks about the evolution of secure remote work and the shift from VPN to ZTNA.

To get in touch please write to indiamarketing@checkpoint.com

You can follow Prakash Bell on:

LinkedIn: ( https://in.linkedin.com/in/prakashbell )

You can get in touch with our host: Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya

LinkedIn: ( https://in.linkedin.com/in/shiladityamukhopadhyaya )

Twitter: ( https://twitter.com/shiladitya )

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

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With time, hackers are getting smart too. Digital criminals no longer need to be physically present to extort money - they can simply hold systems to a ransom. Over the past few years, the threat of Ransomware has been on a rise, and it has become a word that many organizations are worried about.

In this episode of Cyber Point by Check Point, Shiladitya Mukhopadhyay talks to Prakash Bell, Head of the Security Engineering team for India & SAARC at Check Point Software Technologies about Ransomware. The two discuss the kind of threats ransomware can pose, how it has impacted major organizations worldwide, as well as how to stay safe from ransomware.

Check Point’s Anti-Ransomware solutions can help you add a strong layer or security against ransomware attacks. For detailed information on Ransomware - its evolution, the threat it poses, and about remaining safe from such attacks, you can check out Check Point’s Ransomware Hub.

To get in touch please write to indiamarketing@checkpoint.com

You can follow Prakash Bell on:

LinkedIn: ( https://in.linkedin.com/in/prakashbell )

You can get in touch with our host: Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya

LinkedIn: ( https://in.linkedin.com/in/shiladityamukhopadhyaya )

Twitter: ( https://twitter.com/shiladitya )

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

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