New Delhi, Nov. 25 -- India's digital transformation is a story of technology, people, ambition and trust. In just about a decade, India has gone from witnessing tech as a tool to recognising it as a national advantage. With public services now running on AI, cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT), the possibilities are immense. However, with that promise comes a simple truth: the faster we connect, the more vulnerable we become.

Every new app, digital payment and cloud server adds another layer of opportunity and risk. Cyberattacks have become quicker, more thoughtful and far more personal. What once took weeks can now unfold in minutes. AI tools can mimic a CEO's voice, forge identities or create deepfakes so realistic that even traine...