By Editorial Desk, 63SATS
According to a report by The Hindu Business Line, despite India’s rapid 5G rollout, with 4.74 million base stations deployed since October 2022, corporate investment in cybersecurity remains ‘minimal’ according to Lieutenant General M.U. Nair, National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC).
Speaking at CyberComm 2025, organized by FICCI, Nair urged industry leaders to prioritize cybersecurity by integrating professionals into corporate boards and including detailed security disclosures in annual reports. He highlighted the government’s focus on trusted source product rules for power sector equipment, like measures implemented in telecom networks since 2021.
Nair emphasized that India’s energy grids must be shielded from cyber vulnerabilities, noting the necessity of extending supply chain protections to critical sectors.
Industry Collaboration for a Safer Digital Ecosystem
Nair proposed industry-led collaborative cybersecurity centres to provide continuous monitoring and risk assessment across sectors. This approach, he said, would establish cybersecurity as a shared service, enabling sectoral excellence centres to safeguard critical infrastructure.
Government initiatives such as the National Security Directive and clarified ministerial responsibilities for cybersecurity, implemented in September 2024, are pivotal steps in this direction. The government is also addressing the shortage of cybersecurity professionals by integrating “cybersecurity capsules” into educational curriculums and establishing specialized BTech and MTech degrees.
Unlocking India’s Cybersecurity Market Potential
The cybersecurity market in India is poised for significant growth, with projections to rise from $5.56 billion in 2025 to $12.9 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 18.33%, according to Suprakash Chaudhuri, Country Head – Digital Industries, Siemens, and Co-Chair of FICCI’s Technology Committee.
As India’s digital infrastructure expands, a robust cybersecurity framework is critical to safeguarding the country’s economic and technological advancements.
