Gurgaon, Jan. 31 -- Historically, India's investment in cybersecurity has been modest compared to global standards. Yet, as threats evolve, there's an urgent need to allocate significant resources to protect critical sectors like energy, healthcare and transportation. Budget 2025 could play a transformative role by channelling funds toward upgrading cybersecurity infrastructure and fostering innovation through partnerships between the government and private players. Dedicated research and development funding for indigenous cybersecurity solutions can also provide tailored strategies to counter India-specific challenges.

From ransomware to phishing scams and massive data breaches, these threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent...