India, Jan. 30 -- As India stands proudly at the cusp of a technological renaissance, our nation's 5G networks are rapidly becoming the central nervous system of a trillion-dollar digital economy. This is not just an upgrade. It is a fundamental rewiring of how we live, work, and innovate. From smart cities and autonomous factories to AI-driven healthcare and immersive education, the promise of 5G is the promise of a Viksit Bharat. Yet, as we build this hyper-connected future, a formidable shadow looms: the escalating threat of cyberattacks.

Globally, cybercrime is projected to inflict damages worth an astronomical USD 10.5 trillion by 2025, an economy of its own that thrives on disruption and theft. In India, where the telecom cybersecu...