Newsletter Archive - September 2024

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As we dive into September, we’re excited to share the latest updates, insights, and stories from Aress. This month, we have a range of exciting news and valuable content to keep you informed and inspired.

• New @Aress: Cybersecurity Practise Head
• The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Cybersecurity
• Client Success Story: OpenAI-based engineering document solution
• Making an Impact: Our CSR Initiatives

Ranjeet Jagtap: Practice Head - Cyber Security

We’re excited to announce that Ranjeet has joined Aress as our Cybersecurity Practice Head! With an impressive background in protecting digital assets and managing security challenges for over 11 years in multiple industries, Ranjeet brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team.

He has profound knowledge in DevSecOps & conducting vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for web-applications, networks, public clouds, thick client, mobile applications & Web-services for clients across multiple domains.

He is an expert in performing security assessments using different scanning approaches like:

• SAST - Static Application Security Testing
• DAST - Dynamic Application Security Testing
• IAST - Interactive Application Security Testing
• SCA - Software Composition Analysis

Our cyber security services encompass advanced threat detection, comprehensive vulnerability management, and proactive incident response, all designed to safeguard your digital assets effectively.

Contact Ranjeet to discuss how our expertise can support your cybersecurity goals and enhance your organization’s defense mechanisms.

  Email: ranjeet.jagtap@aress.com

The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Cybersecurity

AI significantly impacts cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities and challenges.

AI-Driven Security Threats:

• Advanced Phishing: AI enhances phishing by automating and personalizing attacks.
• Automated Malware: AI rapidly develops malware, surpassing traditional antivirus defenses.
• Deepfakes: AI-generated fake media can be used for deception, misinformation, and reputational damage.
• Model Theft: Stolen AI models can lead to intellectual property theft and unauthorized access.
• Synthetic Identity Fraud: AI creates fake identities for financial fraud and account misuse.

AI-Driven Security Defenses:

• Threat Intelligence: AI analyzes data to identify emerging threats and patterns.
• Automated Response: AI handles incidents in real-time to minimize attack impact.
• Behavioral Analytics: AI detects anomalies in user behavior indicative of threats.
• Vulnerability Management: AI scans and prioritizes vulnerabilities for effective remediation.
• Security Operations: AI optimizes alert management, reducing fatigue and focusing on critical issues.

Balancing the Edges:

• Test Regularly: Continuously assess AI systems for vulnerabilities.
• Maintain Oversight: Complement AI with human expertise for nuanced decision-making.
• Prioritize Ethics: Address privacy and ethical concerns in AI usage.
• Stay Informed: Keep up with AI advancements and evolving cyber threats.

Investing in robust security measures and understanding AI’s dual role helps organizations harness its benefits while mitigating risks.

OpenAI-based interactive engineering document solution.

There's a need for an interactive way to manage engineering assets indexed and tagged. User should be able to interact with the asset’s information using natural language processing. Users need an intuitive way to interact with assets data with an option to search for information outside the documents in case if there are no proper matches.

Multiple sources of data, documents are stored in SharePoint, OneDrive, Manual Upload and we need to fetch the documents from SharePoint and index and tag for further searching

Engineering assets document is managed in SharePoint. We have used the following Azure services for integration -

Benefits:

Increased productivity: Spend less time searching, more time solving.

Improved decision-making: Access accurate and relevant information quickly.

Enhanced collaboration: Break down communication barriers and share knowledge seamlessly

Reduced risk of errors: Avoid misinterpretations of complex documents.

Unlocking innovation: Discover new insights and connections, driving groundbreaking ideas.

At Aress, our commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) goes beyond mere words—it's a core part of our mission.

Watch this video to know more

Discover the ways we're making a meaningful difference through our CSR activities.

Please visit - http://www.aressfoundation.com

Thanks for reading.

Until next time!

The Aress team