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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
QRC Leads Global Cybersecurity Dialogue at its Grand Flagship Event in Pattaya, Thailand, Driving Trust, Innovation, and Cybersecurity
IMC Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9: QRC Assurance And Solutions, a leading global provider of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) services, specializing in Information Security, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity & Resilience, organized a mega two-day flagship cybersecurity event in Pattaya, Thailand, to create awareness and spark expert dialogue on 'Insights, Innovations & Interactions Driving the Next Era of Trust' in cybersecurity. At a time when businesses face mounting regulatory challenges and evolving digital threats, QRC's cross-border capabilities, robust expertise of more than a decade in the industry, and technology-driven solutions are helping organizations harmonize global compliance with localized regulatory needs. With direct operations in over 10 countries, QRC serves 500+ Clients across 40+ global markets, creating a strong global foothold. Backed by a team of 150+ professionals, QRC delivers globally scalable cybersecurity and compliance solutions. QRC supports organizations with all sorts of Security & Privacy Audits and Certifications, Managed Security Services, empowers people by providing training in GRC and finally helps organizations to continuously manage their Compliances through "ASSIST" - A GRC Platform. QRC raised the scale of its event this year, by hosting 120+ cybersecurity professionals from across the globe in Pattaya, Thailand--including CISOs, CEOs, CIOs, technical leaders, compliance heads, government officials, and representatives from industry associations of PCI SSC, DSCI, CSAI, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and many more. Hosted on June 27th & 28th 2025, this event served as a powerful platform for cybersecurity experts, regulatory leaders, and digital transformation specialists to exchange insights and shape the future of trust and resilience. Discussions focused on emerging global trends, regulatory shifts, and the growing challenge of aligning global cyber threats with increasingly localized compliance requirements. Mr. Vamsi Krishna, Founder, QRC Assurance and Solutions said "QRC continues to lead efforts in building shared understanding and preparedness among industry professionals. Around the world, concerns like non-compliance repercussions, tightening compliance timelines, evolving data protection laws, and the rise of cyber fraud, spamming, targeted cyber-attacks, and deepfakes aimed at financial gain are becoming increasingly urgent and dominating industry conversations. He added, "Today, security and compliance must work hand in hand. With 'ASSIST'- a GRC Platform, we aim to empower organizations with intuitive, scalable solutions that simplify governance while enhancing their cyber resilience. Dr. Deepti Somayajula, Co-Founder and Head of Internal Affairs, QRC Assurance and Solutions provided key insights into QRC's growth story, focusing on how the company has grown over the years by delivering transparent and efficient service, expanding globally across diverse industries, and certifying an exceptional number of clients. She revealed that QRC will now expand its portfolio with three new brands -- ASSIST, DEFOFF, and GRC Gurukul -- focusing on continuous compliance management, security solutions, and learning programs respectively. Tech Showcase of 'ASSIST' - GRC PLATFORM A grand tech showcase of 'ASSIST' - an affordable, Made-in-India GRC platform - was held. It is a scalable and intelligent Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) automation platform designed to simplify how organizations manage regulatory and security obligations. It enables centralized control over compliance processes, risk monitoring, policy governance, and audit workflows--empowering teams to ensure readiness and response across all compliance lifecycles. ASSIST supports industry-leading standards and frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and more -- making it the ideal platform for regulated sectors such as BFSI, Fintech, Healthcare, and Telecom. With modules comprising compliance management, vulnerability management, audit management, risk management, asset management, incident management, third-party risk management, and a few supporting modules, the platform is a go-to GRC software for today's continuous compliance needs. Highlights from the Event. The conference included high-impact keynotes by distinguished speakers such as: -Mr. Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI, on "Future of Digital India: Cyber and National Security Imperatives" -Mr. Nitin Bhatnagar, Regional Director, PCI Security Standards Council, on "Emerging Technologies, Exploring Potential Security Risks/Threats: Role of PCI Security Standards" -Mr. Bharat Panchal, Chief Risk, Security & Stakeholder Management Officer, Bima Sugam India Federation, on "Cyber Resilience & Emerging Threats: BFSI & FinTech Security Innovations" -Mr. Vijayant Gaur, Director General, CSAI, on "The Silent Drain: How Cybercrime is Bleeding APAC's BFSI, and Why Non-Cooperation is Your Biggest Liability" -Mr. Sukrit Ghosh, Director, DSCI, on "Ransomware Preparedness and Privacy Impact to Business" -Ms. Bandana Sharma, Head - Card and Digital Banking, Nepal Bank Limited, on "GRC in Motion: Powering Secure Digital Transformation in the BFSI Sector" -Mr. Manny Canoy (Zoom), Cybersecurity Expert, Philippines, on "Future-Proofing Your Enterprise: Leveraging Global Standards for Sustainable Growth & Resilience" Expert Panel Discussions included: -Continuous Compliance Management: A Strategic Imperative for Modern Enterprises -Next-Generation Security Solutions: Reinventing Defence Against Evolving Threats -Rise of the Virtual CISO: Extending Leadership, Enhancing Security Governance The event concluded with the launch of QRC's Annual Threat Intelligence Report, showcasing QRC's strengths in security testing and scanning, along with key vulnerabilities identified and actionable steps to mitigate them.
The Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
QRC Leads Global Cybersecurity Dialogue at its Grand Flagship Event in Pattaya, Thailand, Driving Trust, Innovation, and Cybersecurity.
120 Cybersecurity & GRC professionals from across industries converge for two days of expert discussion, tech showcase, and regulatory insights. Mumbai, July 9, 2025: QRC Assurance And Solutions, a leading global provider of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) services, specializing in Information Security, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity & Resilience, organized a mega two-day flagship cybersecurity event in Pattaya, Thailand, to create awareness and spark expert dialogue on 'Insights, Innovations & Interactions Driving the Next Era of Trust' in cybersecurity. At a time when businesses face mounting regulatory challenges and evolving digital threats, QRC's cross-border capabilities, robust expertise of more than a decade in the industry, and technology-driven solutions are helping organizations harmonize global compliance with localized regulatory needs. With direct operations in over 10 countries, QRC serves 500 Clients across 40 global markets, creating a strong global foothold. Backed by a team of 150 professionals, QRC delivers globally scalable cybersecurity and compliance solutions. QRC supports organizations with all sorts of Security & Privacy Audits and Certifications, Managed Security Services, empowers people by providing training in GRC and finally helps organizations to continuously manage their Compliances through 'ASSIST' - A GRC Platform. QRC raised the scale of its event this year, by hosting 120 cybersecurity professionals from across the globe in Pattaya, Thailand—including CISOs, CEOs, CIOs, technical leaders, compliance heads, government officials, and representatives from industry associations of PCI SSC, DSCI, CSAI, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and many more. Hosted on June 27th & 28th 2025, this event served as a powerful platform for cybersecurity experts, regulatory leaders, and digital transformation specialists to exchange insights and shape the future of trust and resilience. Discussions focused on emerging global trends, regulatory shifts, and the growing challenge of aligning global cyber threats with increasingly localized compliance requirements. Mr. Vamsi Krishna, Founder, QRC Assurance and Solutions said 'QRC continues to lead efforts in building shared understanding and preparedness among industry professionals. Around the world, concerns like non-compliance repercussions, tightening compliance timelines, evolving data protection laws, and the rise of cyber fraud, spamming, targeted cyber-attacks, and deepfakes aimed at financial gain are becoming increasingly urgent and dominating industry conversations. He added, 'Today, security and compliance must work hand in hand. With 'ASSIST'- a GRC Platform, we aim to empower organizations with intuitive, scalable solutions that simplify governance while enhancing their cyber resilience. Dr. Deepti Somayajula, Co-Founder and Head of Internal Affairs, QRC Assurance and Solutions provided key insights into QRC's growth story, focusing on how the company has grown over the years by delivering transparent and efficient service, expanding globally across diverse industries, and certifying an exceptional number of clients. She revealed that QRC will now expand its portfolio with three new brands — ASSIST, DEFOFF, and GRC Gurukul — focusing on continuous compliance management, security solutions, and learning programs respectively. Tech Showcase of 'ASSIST' – GRC PLATFORM A grand tech showcase of 'ASSIST' – an affordable, Made-in-India GRC platform – was held. It is a scalable and intelligent Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) automation platform designed to simplify how organizations manage regulatory and security obligations. It enables centralized control over compliance processes, risk monitoring, policy governance, and audit workflows—empowering teams to ensure readiness and response across all compliance lifecycles. ASSIST supports industry-leading standards and frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and more — making it the ideal platform for regulated sectors such as BFSI, Fintech, Healthcare, and Telecom. With modules comprising compliance management, vulnerability management, audit management, risk management, asset management, incident management, third-party risk management, and a few supporting modules, the platform is a go-to GRC software for today's continuous compliance needs. Highlights from the Event. The conference included high-impact keynotes by distinguished speakers such as: • Mr. Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI, on 'Future of Digital India: Cyber and National Security Imperatives' • Mr. Nitin Bhatnagar, Regional Director, PCI Security Standards Council, on 'Emerging Technologies, Exploring Potential Security Risks/Threats: Role of PCI Security Standards' • Mr. Bharat Panchal, Chief Risk, Security & Stakeholder Management Officer, Bima Sugam India Federation, on 'Cyber Resilience & Emerging Threats: BFSI & FinTech Security Innovations' • Mr. Vijayant Gaur, Director General, CSAI, on 'The Silent Drain: How Cybercrime is Bleeding APAC's BFSI, and Why Non-Cooperation is Your Biggest Liability' • Mr. Sukrit Ghosh, Director, DSCI, on 'Ransomware Preparedness and Privacy Impact to Business' • Ms. Bandana Sharma, Head - Card and Digital Banking, Nepal Bank Limited, on 'GRC in Motion: Powering Secure Digital Transformation in the BFSI Sector' • Mr. Manny Canoy (Zoom), Cybersecurity Expert, Philippines, on 'Future-Proofing Your Enterprise: Leveraging Global Standards for Sustainable Growth & Resilience' Expert Panel Discussions included: • Continuous Compliance Management: A Strategic Imperative for Modern Enterprises • Next-Generation Security Solutions: Reinventing Defence Against Evolving Threats • Rise of the Virtual CISO: Extending Leadership, Enhancing Security Governance The event concluded with the launch of QRC's Annual Threat Intelligence Report, showcasing QRC's strengths in security testing and scanning, along with key vulnerabilities identified and actionable steps to mitigate them. For more information, visit: (Disclaimer: The above content is a press release and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same).
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
CM lays foundation stone for state-of-the-art hosp
Dibrugarh: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the ambitious extension of AMCH, with a new state-of-the-art hospital at Jail Road in Dibrugarh, marking a significant milestone in Assam's healthcare transformation journey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The upcoming 200-bedded hospital, which will serve as an extension of the existing 1,365-bedded AMCH, has been funded by the World Bank for Rs 206 crore, and represents one of the largest healthcare infrastructure investments in the district. "This hospital will be a milestone in Assam's journey towards providing world-class medical facilities. This hospital will complement the existing AMCH infrastructure and create a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem for the people. This project represents our vision of accessible, quality healthcare for all. The strategic location of the hospital will make advanced medical services easily accessible to people from across Dibrugarh district and neighboring areas," Sarma said, while addressing a public rally at the old high school playground, after laying the foundation stone. The six-storey city hospital is being constructed under the Assam State Secondary Healthcare Initiative for Service Delivery Transformation (ASSIST). This comprehensive programme is designed to revolutionize the state's healthcare infrastructure, aiming to ensure better healthcare services reach every citizen while establishing Assam as a healthcare hub.
Daily Record
29-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Ayrshire pupils are stars of the show as they share recycling plans at Glasgow conference
The pupils spoke about steps their schools have taken to tackle waste and improve recycling. A number of East Ayrshire primary school pupils were the stars of the recent ASSIST FM Conference, held at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow. Alfie and Jack from Catrine Primary, along with Jessica, Lily and Ilaria from Fenwick Primary as well as teachers Mrs Eccleston and Vicky McWilliam were invited by Mark Hunter, Vice Chair of ASSIST, the Scottish local authority catering organisation, to share the work taking place to reduce food waste and increase recycling across East Ayrshire. Ms McWilliam, Principal Teacher of Climate Change and Active Travel, supported by Cairey the Caddy, gave a presentation on the Dinnae forget your Caddy initiative, which encourages children, young people and their local communities to recycle food waste at home. Jessica, Lily and Ilaria spoke about the Clean Plates initiative at Fenwick Primary which encourages children and young people to not waste food at lunchtime. The Clean Plates chart monitors their food waste and pupils with clean plates collect a house point. They also spoke about their work within their community encouraging food waste recycling and a joint initiative with local community magazine 'The Covenanter' that makes it easy for people to order an inside and outside food caddy from the Council. Alfie and Jack delivered a presentation on the Education Waste Review, which has encouraged all schools in East Ayrshire to look at ways of increasing recycling and reducing residual waste. They both explained that an education officer visited their school and helped them to maximise recycling opportunities. Alfie and Jack said: 'Each school is looking at their processes and how they can be improved, but it only works if everyone who comes into our schools does their part. At Catrine Primary all the staff, pupils and especially our janitor, are amazing and it really helps to make us the best at recycling.' They concluded that as a result of the review, the Council is saving over £15,000 annually. Councillor Graham Barton, Spokesperson for Planning, Property and Environment, said: 'I was so pleased to hear that our young people had been invited to speak at the ASSIST conference. 'They have great news to share from East Ayrshire on the different initiatives that are helping to reduce food waste, increase recycling and promote sustainable waste management. 'Well done to Alfie and Jack and Jessica, Lily and Ilaria - they really were wee stars.'
