Empowering Businesses in the Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape

Madhusudan Kohli, CIO & CBO, ACPL Systems Pvt. Ltd.

The digital revolution continues to reshape how businesses operate. While it fosters innovation and efficiency, it also exposes organisations to a constantly expanding array of cyber threats. Cybersecurity plays a critical role in today's digital environment. ACPL prioritises staying ahead of the curve and empowering businesses to navigate this complex terrain.

Addressing Modern Security Challenges

ACPL anticipates a surge in demand for several key security solutions, and it is actively investing in these technologies to stay ahead of the curve and empower its clients. ACPL's three-pronged strategic approach forms the bedrock of its commitment to cybersecurity:

Fortifying Defences and Pioneering Solutions

Reactive security measures are no longer relevant in today’s scenario. ACPL prioritises cutting-edge platform centric security solutions, leveraging automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to proactively identify and mitigate evolving cyber threats before they can inflict damage on clients.

A proactive approach empowered the client to educate their employees and strengthen their defences against similar attempts in the future. A recent example exemplifies this approach. A sophisticated attempt targeted the employee base of one of ACPL's clients. Its AI-powered open NDR security solution ‘AttackFence’ not only identified the accurate detection of adversary presence but also easy detection of lateral movement, by segregating the machine and human traffic for better analysis with deep insights into encrypted traffic without needing to decrypt, hence preserving privacy.

Strategic Partnerships and Alliances

Cybersecurity is, at its core, a collaborative endeavour. ACPL fosters strong partnerships with leading technology companies, industry organisations, and government agencies. A broad network expands its reach, expertise, and access to new resources. Ultimately, it benefits clients by offering a comprehensive cybersecurity stack that addresses all their security needs.

For instance, ACPL's partnership with a cloud service provider allows it to leverage its expertise in securing clients' cloud infrastructure. It saves precious time and resources and also ensures that the cloud environment adheres to the highest security standards.

Compliance and Regulatory Expertise

Navigating the ever-changing landscape of data privacy and security regulations can be daunting. ACPL provides invaluable guidance in this area. Its expertise in regulations like Make in India, DPDP, and GDPR helps clients ensure data privacy and classification while protecting sensitive data through the platforms like Klassify

A Customer-Centric Approach

At ACPL, customer satisfaction is paramount. It takes a customer-centric approach, understanding clients’ evolving needs and delivering tailored security solutions. A dedicated team of security professionals works closely with clients to assess their current security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate solutions.

A personalised approach goes beyond initial implementation. The Centre of Excellence (ACE) provides exceptional customer service, ensuring clients receive ongoing support. The ACE team is readily available to answer questions, address concerns, and provide guidance on best practices. This helps clients maximise the value of their investment in ACPL's solutions.

Scalability and Efficiency

As clients' organisations grow, their cybersecurity needs become more complex. ACPL recognises this challenge and emphasises scalability and efficiency. It is committed to streamlining processes, adopting automation, and optimising resources. It ensures smooth and cost-effective service delivery, allowing clients to scale their security measures without compromising efficiency.

ACPL leaveraging open NDR driven Security platform provides attack surface monitoring and insights without any agents, discovers and maps all assets including IoT, OT, Printers, Scada, etc where traditional agents have no/low visibility . This automates many of its clients' security tasks, freeing up their security teams to focus on more strategic initiatives. This allows them to manage a growing number of security alerts effectively, even with a limited staff.

Aligning with Evolving CISO Priorities

The cybersecurity landscape is in a constant state of evolution. ACPL stays abreast of these evolving priorities, ensuring clients are prepared for what lies ahead.

Threat Hunting and Intelligence Sharing

Its focus on advanced threat intelligence aligns with clients' need for proactive threat hunting and collaborative intelligence sharing. ACPL's team of security experts continuously monitors the latest threats and shares valuable insights with clients. This allows them to anticipate potential attacks and implement appropriate defences.

Zero Trust Architecture Implementation

Traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient. Zero Trust frameworks offer a more robust approach by requiring continuous verification for all access attempts. ACPL's commitment to supporting these frameworks empowers clients to implement strong access controls and minimise the risk of unauthorised access. According to study, organisations that deployed Zero Trust architectures experienced a 50% reduction in the likelihood of a data breach.

“ACPL Systems Pvt. Ltd. is witnessing a huge spike in cybersecurity projects, especially around ZTNA across industries in India, and the momentum will continue in the new fiscal too.” 

 

Equipping Businesses for the Future

Robust cybersecurity is no longer optional in today's digital age. With the ever-evolving threat landscape, partnering with a reliable and forward-thinking cybersecurity provider like ACPL is essential. Its unwavering commitment to innovation, customer focus, and alignment with evolving CISO priorities makes it a valuable asset in clients' fight against cybercrime.

ACPL's comprehensive security solutions, combined with its expertise in emerging technologies and compliance requirements, empower businesses to build strong and adaptable security postures. This allows clients to focus on their core business objectives with the confidence that their data and systems are well-protected. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, ACPL is committed to remaining a leader in innovation, helping businesses navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Working together, we can create a safer and more secure digital environment for everyone.

 

The Journey Into Industry

Mr. Madhusudan Kohli is a distinguished technology leader with over 28 years of experience. He is currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Business  Officer (CBO) at ACPL Systems Pvt. Ltd. in Gurgaon, India. His illustrious career includes key roles such as Regional CIO at Microsoft, VP IT at BCCL Times Group, and senior positions at HP and Compaq.

Known for developing comprehensive IT capabilities and roadmaps, Mr. Kohli's expertise spans IT strategy, gap analysis, cost reduction, enterprise IT, service delivery, business transformation, and IT leadership. A respected industry speaker, he has supported numerous product launches and engaged in high-level CXO discussions.

His contributions have earned him prestigious accolades, including the Innovation Heroes Award (2020), Innovation Masters (2021), Smart Innovator (2021), and induction into the CIO 100 Hall of Fame (2023). These honours underscore his pivotal role in shaping the IT landscape.

Mr. Kohli's unwavering dedication and visionary leadership continue to inspire technology professionals, demonstrating the transformative power of strategic thinking in the digital era.