Reinforcing Cybersecurity as a Core Business Imperative

ASHISH GUPTA
CIO & CISO, NEC CORPORATION INDIA

In 2025, Indian CTOs and CXOs are steering enterprises through a fast-evolving digital era, where technology drives competitiveness, customer trust, and sustainable growth. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have moved from trials to core adoption, powering smarter decision-making, automating operations, and elevating customer experiences. Cloud-native and composable enterprise models are enhancing agility, enabling rapid adaptation in dynamic markets.

With cyber threats and stringent data regulations like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) rising, Zero-Trust architectures, AI-driven threat detection, and identity-centric controls are now central to IT strategies. Cybersecurity is no longer confined to IT; gamified training and awareness programs make security a company-wide responsibility. CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and DPOs are aligning on innovation, compliance, and resilience, ensuring enterprises remain secure, agile, and future-ready.