SECURITY SYLLABUS

With cyber threats on the rise, security becomes more imperative than ever before

- ANISHA GAKHAR

With more consumers relying on the internet for their entertainment and information consumption, media enterprises are tasked with providing a flawless user experience and continuous content delivery. But the industry is prey to a growing number of cyber-attacks.

In recent times, many national and international media shows have given paramount focus to security in broadcasting and production, by means of hosting panel discussions and brainstorming sessions to instigate a sense of responsibility in the minds of stakeholders. It is natural to presume that a security breach might not happen with oneself, yet, the reality indicates otherwise. The need for security planning is one that applies to TV, newsrooms, radio stations and other media outlets that can, for one reason or another, be targeted by hackers. Media and entertainment companies are one of the primary targets for cyberattacks worldwide. Businesses in this sector are most vulnerable to cybercrime as most of these businesses are pivoting towards an internet-dominated model to deliver their services and media content on-the-go, for instance: OTT. The media industry is also highly reliant on third-party vendors, which gives cybercriminals more opportunity to trespass and wreak disaster across the network.