The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity
A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cybersecurity.
What to know about Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a critical and evolving field dedicated to protecting individuals, businesses, and governments from online threats. Amid transformative advancements such as AI, cloud adoption, quantum computing, and fluctuating geopolitical risks, organisations are navigating an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.
Recent developments across the cybersecurity sphere highlight crucial topics including ransomware surges, deepfake scams, API security lapses, identity management complexities, and the growing importance of Zero Trust frameworks. These trends underscore the need for proactive strategies, comprehensive threat detection, agile responses, and a strengthening of human and technological defenses.
With expanding attack surfaces driven by remote work, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and digital transformation, there is a paramount focus on integrating AI-powered solutions, enhancing data protection, and addressing skills shortages. Initiatives promoting diversity, education, and collaborative partnerships continue to be essential in fortifying cyber resilience.
Exploring these themes through the latest stories and expert insights encourages readers to deepen their understanding of contemporary cybersecurity challenges and solutions, emphasizing actionable knowledge to help safeguard digital futures in an interconnected world.
Indian Cybersecurity News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
QNu Labs launches QShield 2.0 for quantum-safe crypto
India's critical sectors are being urged to start post-quantum cryptography rollouts by 2027 as many firms still lack a full picture of their encryption use.
Apple Pay launches in India with Axis Bank credit cards
The rollout broadens Apple's reach into India's fast-growing cashless market, but only Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit card holders can use it at first.
Protectt.ai launches AI security platform for banks
Banks face a bigger security gap between reviews and rapid software releases, as Protectt.ai's platform tests each build before it reaches customers.
Hexnode expands XDR with macOS support & remediation
Security teams can now isolate and fix infected Macs as Hexnode broadens XDR coverage and adds automated remediation.
India engineers told to command AI, not compete with it
As automation grows, Indian tech firms say engineers will be valued more for judgement, oversight and choosing the right problems to solve.
Securonix names Orient exclusive distributor in India
Orient will spend USD $5 million as the deal aims to deepen Securonix's India reach and add 100 cybersecurity hires in Mumbai.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cybersecurity
Sumo Logic adds AI tools to cut telemetry costs upstream
Boomi named Gartner leader in API management for AI
Exabeam adds AI tools for agentic security operations
NCC Group named in Forrester MDR services landscape
Omnissa appoints Amit Singh as Chief Executive Officer
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
VAST Data targets AI data sovereignty with DataEnclave
Enterprises and governments could run AI on sensitive data without exposing it, as the technology targets sovereignty rules across APAC.
Exclusive: DCB Bank balances AI speed with banking risk
Human oversight will stay in place for DCB Bank's highest-risk AI decisions as the lender pushes automation to speed up SME services.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
The internet times are a'changing Fastly
Bot traffic is forcing Fastly to adapt its edge cloud tools as publishers and AI firms battle over caching, access and data protection.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify
Production line shutdowns and safety risks are pushing manufacturers to invest in OT defences built for ageing industrial systems.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
Expert Columns
B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?
Integrated video security - a must for modern preschools
In the AI era, channel value is being redefined
Stop saying AI hacked the system
Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence
The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
The autonomous SOC takeover
Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Cybersecurity News
Most enterprise storage sits idle, CTERA study finds
Active data makes up just 4.4% of enterprise storage, raising costs, security exposure and AI search quality concerns for firms.
OpenAI launches dots, always-on AI agents for work
The new service lets users delegate ongoing work to persistent agents that can act across apps, raising fresh privacy and control questions.
Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal
The combined group would give Microsoft customers broader AI-led threat detection and response, with no deal value disclosed.
UltraViolet Cyber launches Equinox to map detection gaps
Security teams can now test whether their tools spot attacks, after UltraViolet Cyber said Equinox can map gaps in under 30 minutes.
Fraudulent hires get credentials before detection, HYPR
Most fake hires are exposed only after getting system access, leaving companies vulnerable for days and often weeks before a fraud is spotted.
IBM Bob gains self-hosted deployment for enterprise AI
The option lets regulated firms keep source code and sensitive data inside their own infrastructure while using AI for software development.
Intezer revenue triples as enterprise AI security expands
Enterprise buyers are moving AI security tools into live operations as staffing shortages and alert overload push automation deeper into the SOC.
Financial services top mobile verification activity
Financial firms accounted for 41.6% of verified mobile activity in the first half of 2026, as numbers became central to banking and account recovery.
MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones
Attendees will see connectivity pushed into new sectors as dedicated automotive, health and aviation zones join the Barcelona show in 2027.
KPMG survey finds AI shift to governance & security
As AI budgets rise to USD $210 million, firms are tightening oversight on security, governance and returns to keep deployments under control.
Intel, Atsign boost secure agentic AI for transport
Encrypted data exchanges in smart transport can now run far faster on Intel chips, easing a key barrier to edge AI deployment.
Modified Qwen model underperforms in cyber attack tests
Tracebit found the altered open-weight model reached admin rights far less often than the original, raising doubts about its attack utility.
Cybersecurity gap widens in access control controllers
More organisations are treating access control controllers as strategic infrastructure, even as missing cybersecurity features rise to 32% of systems.
Moca Chain launches mainnet for digital identity & AI
It aims to cut repeated verification checks and let businesses trust AI agents without collecting the same personal documents from users each time.
ThreatBook acquires CyberStrikeAI in red team push
The deal gives security teams a widely used AI testing tool with on-premises controls, as vendors race to speed up offensive defence.
HPE lifts networking outlook on AI demand & Juniper savings
AI-related demand is set to boost HPE's networking growth, with the company now forecasting higher margins and USD $800 million in Juniper savings by 2028.
KnowBe4 adds browser extension to curb shadow AI use
The browser add-on gives security teams real-time ways to warn or block staff from sending company data to unsanctioned AI tools.
Rockwell finds life sciences manufacturers push AI & cyber
Most life sciences manufacturers now see digital transformation as essential, with 54% reporting a cyberattack in the past year and many eyeing AI.
Dell launches their rugged laptops for field workers
The new models aim to give utilities, emergency crews and factory teams tougher, better-connected kit for work away from the office.
Commvault wins AWS data competency for relational databases
The recognition strengthens Commvault's position with cloud customers seeking automated backups and recovery tools for Amazon RDS and Aurora workloads.
Job Moves
Tata Communications names new leaders for network & cloud
Securonix names Toby Weiss as Chief Executive Officer
Inspira Enterprise names Lt Gen Pant strategic adviser
Vehere appoints Somnath Banerjee to senior support role
Tata Communications names Siddhartha Mundra as CFO
Cloud.in names Vishal Dhanfule West India sales head
NetApp appoints Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan to lead India
Som Satsangi joins Vehere Board to boost cyber innovation
Vehere appoints Sanjay Bhardwaj as Managing Director for India & ASEAN
