A recent Zscaler study reveals that 59% of Indian IT leaders anticipate a cyber breach in 2025, yet only 53% have updated their cyber resilience strategies to counter AI-driven threats. While 97% believe their security measures are effective, ransomware attacks continue to rise, costing businesses billions.
Leadership Gaps and Over-Reliance on Prevention
Despite 57% of Indian IT leaders prioritizing cyber resilience—above the global average—funding and execution remain insufficient. Notably, 70% of organizations exclude CISOs from resilience planning, leading to fragmented strategies. Complex IT infrastructure is the top barrier, with 61% of IT leaders citing it as a challenge.
The Urgent Need for a ‘Resilient by Design’ Approach
Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry stresses that cyber incidents are inevitable and calls for proactive resilience. With AI-powered threats on the rise and regulations like the DPDP Act taking effect, Indian businesses must adopt Zero Trust principles, leverage AI-driven security, and implement risk-hunting strategies.
Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange framework enhances resilience by:
- Minimizing attack surfaces
- Preventing initial compromises
- Eliminating lateral movement
- Stopping data loss
The Path Forward
As cyber threats evolve, outdated security models won’t suffice. Indian organizations must invest in advanced cybersecurity measures, integrate CISOs into resilience planning, and adopt Zero Trust architecture to safeguard business continuity in the digital era.
