Healthcare, Banking and Industry in India Struggle Amid Rising Cyber Attacks

The Indian economy today stands at a crossroads of a profound digital transformation, in which technology has seamlessly woven its way into the fabric of everyday life, in both cities and remote villages. Smartphones and internet connectivity are transforming the way people live, work and transact around the country.

UPI powered digital banking, e-commerce, and the widespread shift toward remote work have all contributed to the rapid evolution of the country into a digital first economy. However, behind the impressive progress made in the past few years, there is a darker reality: cyberattacks that threaten to undermine the very foundations of this transformation.

In the healthcare, banking, and industrial sectors, as digital tools become increasingly commonplace, they are also facing unprecedented security challenges. 

As a consequence, the healthcare industry, as well as its associated industries, has emerged as one of the most vulnerable frontlines in the world, with numerous high-profile cyber incidents demonstrating how a cyber incident can threaten the safety of patients, disrupt crucial services, and undermine public trust. 

A chief information security officer (CISO) is responsible for safeguarding critical systems and sensitive data, even though they must deal with legacy infrastructure, shortages of workforce, and rapidly evolving threats all w

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