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💡 Cybersecurity is no longer a cost of doing business—it’s a catalyst for growth. At the ET CISO Annual Conclave 2025, the opening panel made a compelling case for why the CISO’s role must evolve from gatekeeper to growth partner. 🔹 From compliance to strategy: Security is no longer about patching vulnerabilities. It’s about embedding resilience into products, services, and customer experiences. A strong cyber posture directly translates to brand trust and business agility. 🔹 Speaking the board’s language: Today’s boards want risk quantified in business terms—ROI, revenue protection, customer impact. Technical jargon has given way to conversations about growth, resilience, and value creation. 🔹 Innovation in practice: From building cyber ranges to simulate real-world attacks, to adopting “shift left” approaches where security is designed into products, organizations are rethinking how cyber programs enable speed and innovation without compromising trust. The message was clear: the modern CISO doesn’t just reduce risk—they create competitive advantage. Security is no longer a firewall at the edge; it is the foundation of brand promise, customer loyalty, and sustainable growth. Panelists: Murli Nambiar, Group CISO, State Bank of India Rajesh Thapar, CISO, NSE India Shivkumar Pandey, Group CISO, Adani Group Shivani Arni, Enterprise CISO, Mahindra Group Ramesh Kumar, CISO, Biocon Sameer Ratolikar, Sr.EVP & CISO, HDFC Bank Midhun Chandra Babu, Country Manager – India & SAARC, Recorded Future Vinay Billory, VP & Country Manager, Ivanti Moderator: Shantheri Mallaya, Editor, ETCISO Know more about ETCISO: https://lnkd.in/grwAMhDU #ETCISOAC25 #CISOAnnual #LeadTheNext #CyberReady #RealTalkRealSkills #CISOInAction

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🚨 Royal Enfield Allegedly Hit by Ransomware Attack - Data Encrypted and Backups Erased | Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjqi8ZKp 1. Hackers claim to have fully compromised Royal Enfield’s network. 2. 12-hour ransom deadline. 3. IP theft, downtime, fines; isolate systems and validate backups. #cybersecuritynews

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🚀 India’s #cybersecurity market is at an inflection point — enterprises are moving from siloed tools to integrated, AI-driven managed security solutions. In an #ExclusiveInterview with SmartStateIndia, Vikas Somani, Vice President – Sales, India at Eventus Security, shares his vision on: 🔹 Strengthening customer trust in a trust-driven industry 🔹 Accelerating enterprise growth in a competitive cybersecurity landscape 🔹 Why AI-led managed security is becoming the enterprise standard 🔹 Sectoral trends shaping India’s #CybersecurityAdoption With over two decades of experience across India and global markets, Vikas brings a unique blend of leadership, customer-first focus, and growth strategy to Eventus Security’s India journey. 📖 Read the full #interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBuMMajX . Sunil Sapra Manish Chasta Sanjay Khera Jay Thakker Pratik Vyas Mamta Sachani Vignesh Karbhari   . #smartstateindia #Cybersecurity #ManagedSecurity #EnterpriseGrowth #EventusSecurity #Leadership #LeadershipInsights

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Over the last decade, India has witnessed enormous digital transformation. Businesses are rapidly shifting their operations online to stay connected and competitive. This exponential digitalization has led to rising cyber threats, with injection attacks emerging as one of the most dangerous and often overlooked. In this article, Abhishek Srinivasan, Director of Products, explores injection attacks—one of the most common cyber threats. He explains how these attacks work, highlights common types used by hackers, and shares key prevention techniques. By adopting secure coding practices, conducting regular security checks, and building strong defenses, organizations can minimize risks and strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gmNB9HpK #Injection #attacks #CyberThreats #hackers #Cybersecurity #Cyberdefense #Applicationsecurity #WAF #securityaudits #Ethicalhacking 

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Cybersecurity by Pranav Paranjpe - CISA, CRISC From predictive threat analysis to AI-powered SOCs — cybersecurity is entering a new era. Pranav Paranjpe explains how enterprises can leverage AI to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals while building smarter, self-learning defense systems. Do check the full magazine: https://lnkd.in/eQ47dVCC #AICybersecurity #NextGenSecurity #CyberResilience #AIinSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #ZeroTrust #DigitalDefense #AIInnovation #CyberLeadership #MachineLearningSecurity #DataIntegrity #SecurityAutomation #FutureOfCybersecurity #AITransformation #TechLeadership Pranav Paranjpe - CISA, CRISC | Vivek Bhattacharya | Priya Kurup | Kaumudi Vaidya | Nandita Maggidi | dimpal vishwakarma | Gayatri Chavan | Varun Redkar | Snehashish Chakkravarty | Jyoti Chandra | Sanchaita Pujari | Priscilla Bianze | Zaina Shemle | SkillTech | SKILL DIGITAL MKT & TRAININGS | SKILL AI | Bharat Trails

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A Powerful Alliance for Smarter Surveillance! We’re proud to announce that STQC-certified Sparsh CCTV cameras are now officially integrated with the Genetec Security Center, one of the world’s leading VMS platforms. This collaboration brings together India’s trusted surveillance innovation and globally acclaimed security management, ensuring enterprise-grade, cyber-secure monitoring for critical infrastructure. Secure. Certified. Seamlessly Integrated. Because when India’s best joins hands with the global best, the future of surveillance gets smarter and stronger. #SparshCCTV #Genetec #VMSIntegration #CyberSecureSurveillance #STQCCertified #BharatKaApnaCCTV #SmartSecurity

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A Decisive Playbook to Combat the Real and Present Danger of Cyber Risks In Focus India features our CEO & Co-Founder, Pankit Desai, sharing how organizations can adopt a strategic and proactive approach to cybersecurity in today’s volatile landscape. From Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) to Zero Trust architectures, the playbook emphasizes the power of combining AI precision with human intuition to stay ahead of evolving cyber risks. As attacks grow more sophisticated and relentless, enterprises must shift from reactive defenses to continuous monitoring, intelligent risk prioritization, and resilient identity protection. 📖 Read the full article: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFQwWehQ For more on Sequretek’s vision in shaping the future of cybersecurity, visit: https://lnkd.in/dUq5fes8 👉 How is your organization rethinking its cybersecurity strategy in the face of emerging risks? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #Cybersecurity #CTEM #ZeroTrust #CyberRisk #AI #Innovation #Sequretek

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