Security is a critical component of M&A due diligence today. Determining whether the new partner brings an acceptable level of cyber risk should be as crucial as evaluating the deal’s financial and legal implications.

Cyber Security has become one of the most critical topics and contenders for discussion & decision making at the Board level across corporate sectors, government departments and institutions all over the world.

Cyber security trends have risen alarmingly in importance in the recent years. Exploits like malwares, ransomware, adware, Trojans and surveillance-ware are everywhere.

The growing wave of digitization, while providing excellent productivity gains to organizations and value to customers, has also increased the cyberattack surface by exposing non-public information hitherto contained in the data center.

Traditionally, cyber security is not part of the software development curriculum at universities, but now students learn about malware, viruses, social engineering and data security, and can earn industry certifications.

Companies have embraced the digital era, with software being the new norm across almost every enterprise. Databases are full of customer information that can be easily transmitted and accessed 24 hours a day.

According to our experience at grass root level for implementation of energy efficiency in MSME’s, awareness creation is of utmost importance.

Green homes contribute to healthier living. The special construction materials used in green homes reduce their inhabitants’ exposure to toxins and allergens.

‘Smart cities’ should be able to provide its citizens with superior quality of life and render governance a lot simpler. It should enable participatory and inclusive management of cities and ensure the safety and security of all its denizens....

Technological complexity dynamics have also changed. Renewable energy installations are much simpler with less complicated designs resulting in simpler logistics and supply chain management.