India Steps Up Cybersecurity Dialogue as Threat Landscape Intensifies: Mumbai Hosts CyberSec India Expo 2025
As India continues to face an unprecedented surge in cyber threats—now ranked second globally in the frequency of cyberattacks—the recently concluded CyberSec India Expo 2025 in Mumbai served as a critical platform for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation across the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
Held on June 11–12 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, the two-day conference and exhibition brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and the cybersecurity community to discuss the most pressing challenges and explore cutting-edge solutions. The event was inaugurated by Dr Brijesh Singh, IPS, Principal Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, who called for unified action to strengthen the nation’s digital resilience. “Cybersecurity must be treated as a national imperative. As India’s digital footprint expands, so too do the risks—and collaboration across sectors is the only way forward,” Dr Singh remarked.
The conference featured high-level addresses and panel discussions on themes such as securing digital public infrastructure, public–private partnerships in cyber defence, the impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), and the growing role of AI and zero-trust frameworks in enterprise security. Live demonstrations of emerging technologies—including quantum encryption, AI-powered threat detection, and next-gen identity management tools—drew significant attention at the Startup Innovation Zone.
Key speakers included:
Sumnesh Joshi, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Communications, Government of India
Lt. Col. Akshay Yadava, Director, UIDAI
Kalpesh B. Doshi, CISO, HDFC Life
Sandesh Jadhav, Global Data Privacy, Wipro
Rushab Shah, President, Trade Association of Information Technology (TAIT)
Neehar Pathare, MD, CEO & CIO, 63SATS Cybertech
Joerg Muhle, MD, Heise Conferences
Yigal Unna, Strategic Advisor, 63SATS Cybertech
On Day 1, a keynote panel addressed the question: “India’s Cybersecurity Landscape – What Will it Take to Strengthen Our Digital Borders?” Later sessions covered sector-specific vulnerabilities in BFSI, healthcare, and hospitality—industries that, according to DSCI data, have experienced the highest incidence of targeted attacks in recent years.
Sumnesh Joshi underlined the vital role of public awareness: “Cyber hygiene and digital safety must go hand in hand with economic and technological progress. As India aims to become a trillion-dollar digital economy, strengthening cybersecurity awareness at all levels is paramount.”
The second day spotlighted national preparedness, with panels exploring cyber warfare, talent shortages, and the need for harmonised regulatory action. A discussion on “Crisis Preparedness and Cyber Warfare” examined the rising sophistication of nation-state attacks and highlighted the urgent need for coordinated incident response mechanisms.
More than 65 cybersecurity solution providers and 16 startups showcased their innovations across key domains such as endpoint protection, data privacy, threat intelligence, and managed security services. Prominent participants included 63SATS Cybertech, Forcepoint, ManageEngine, Netwrix, Seceon, CyberNX, and Orca Security.
In a fireside chat, Yigal Unna stressed the importance of India’s role on the global cybersecurity stage. “India has the science, the talent, and the ambition to become a leader in cybersecurity. What is needed now is a concentrated push on workforce development, collaboration, and innovation.”
With cybersecurity spending in India expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% and global cybercrime damages forecast to hit $10.5 trillion by 2025, the event underscored the urgency of building resilient, adaptive, and collaborative cybersecurity frameworks.
The event concluded with strong consensus on the need for continued cross-sector cooperation, talent upskilling, and a proactive approach to evolving threats—laying a robust foundation for India’s cybersecurity roadmap in the years ahead.