Mango Indian

  The GPS Lesson The US Global Positioning System (GPS) is a testament to this. While it is undeniably one of the most sophisticated and widely used systems globally, its accessibility remains at the discretion of the US government. The 1999 Kargil war incident, where the US denied GPS data access to India, showcases the vulnerabilities countries expose themselves to when reliant on foreign technologies. This incident spurred India to develop its indigenous GPS, NavIC. One could argue it’s another wheel, but for India, it’s a wheel they control. Dependence on External Communication Platforms Fast forward to today, where we are heavily reliant on digital communication. A top official noted that agencies were using platforms like WhatsApp and Gmail to convey critical and time-sensitive information. The convenience of these platforms cannot be denied, but neither can the inherent risks. If a nation’s security depends on platforms outside its jurisdiction, there’s potential for access ...

During a recent evaluation of a cybersecurity platform, we found that it hadn’t undergone a third-party audit. The company, confident in its internal audit process due to its cybersecurity expertise, saw no need for external validation. This situation reminded me of a personal experience. After receiving blood test results, I noticed several values highlighted as abnormal. Assuming they were higher than normal, I took medication on my own to lower them. Unfortunately, my health deteriorated. When I eventually consulted a doctor, he was alarmed to learn that I had misunderstood the results. Some of the levels were actually lower than they should have been, and my self-treatment had made the problem worse. The doctor adjusted my medication, and I soon recovered. This experience made me realize the critical importance of third-party audits. Just as I misjudged my test results, internal audits can be biased or misinterpreted. A third-party perspective is essential to ensure accurate and ob...