CXOToday has engaged in an exclusive interview with Sundar Balasubramanian, Managing Director for India and SAARC at Check Point Software Technologies)
- What is the cybersecurity landscape currently in India?
India is currently experiencing a significant surge in cyberattacks, with organizations facing an average of 3,244 attacks per week—more than double the global average of 1,657, according to Check Point’s latest Threat Intelligence Report for the last 6 months. Sectors such as Education and Research, Healthcare, and Government and Military are particularly vulnerable, with the education being the most attacked sector alone experiencing 8,195 weekly attacks. The rapid adoption of remote learning has created opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit sensitive data, including personally identifiable information (PII).
There has also been a surge in ransomware attacks, as seen in recent incidents affecting Mumbai-based Angel One and a technology provider that impacted 300 small Indian banks. With the rise of phishing and social engineering attacks fueled by AI, the need for stronger cyber security measures in India has never been more pressing. Organizations must…
