BS EDIT: Cybersecurity as priority

By Business StandardPublished On Feb 13, 2026

Cyber risk tops the agenda

61% of business leaders identify cybersecurity as the biggest factor shaping organisational performance

AI: Opportunity and anxiety

59% say slow AI adoption hurts operations, yet 54% believe AI governance and ethics are not effectively managed

Digital growth, rising exposure

Rapid digitisation and cloud adoption are increasing demand for cybersecurity services and solutions

India’s improving capability

India ranks Tier-I on the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, with a growing $4.46 billion domestic cybersecurity industry

An intense threat landscape

Over 265 million cyberattacks recorded in a year; Indian firms face more than 2,000 attacks per week on average

Preparedness is strategic

Enterprises must strengthen risk frameworks, AI-aware security, incident response, workforce skills, and cross-sector collaboration