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He further said that Karnataka proudly holds the title of being the fourth largest technology cluster globally, ranking first in the India Innovation Index and leading in total exports among all Indian states. Our State is home to 400 of the Fortune 500 companies, excelling in R&D centres, renewable energy, and earning the well-deserved recognition as the Startup Capital of India.

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) have signed an MoU to foster collaboration and contribute to long-term development in the Indian business landscape in the real estate sector during the ASSOCHAM GEM 6th International Sustainability Conclave and Expo 2024 at New Delhi.

With the evolution of digital marketing , the integration of new technologies has taken a stride providing the most personalized and efficient campaigning through AI. However, the increased reliance on AI brings up the pressing concern of personal data security.

We would like to see the upcoming budget carry a strong focus on helping businesses overcome the threats of cyberattacks and other digital risks. Indian businesses are adopting digital solutions at an accelerated pace, but their cybersecurity maturity remains low.

Large Volume of Consumer Data : Retail and wholesale businesses typically handle vast amounts of personal and financial data from customers. This makes them attractive targets for cyber criminals looking to steal sensitive information like credit card numbers, addresses, and personal identification details for identity theft or resale on the dark web.

Crimes like data theft have risen; cybersecurity and customer protection too have taken a hit at times Take, for example, illegal digital lending apps whose predatory practices drove many borrowers to even take their lives and attracted the Reserve Bank of

It turns out that Facebook and Instagram are the most datahungry offenders. This was the result of analysed data of 100 popular apps by cybersecurity firm Surfshark. The research ranked apps based on the 32 data points outlined in Apple s privacy policy, including sensitive information like payment details, browsing history, and exact location.

Mazhari said that he had the opportunity to interact with numerous Indian CEOs, including representatives from the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), during his time at WEF. The dialogue around has been how the Indian tech industry was born around the Y2K (Year 2000) moment, which was a period in time where something had to be done and that laid the foundation for transformation in the tech stack, he went on to say.

In the face of such threats, data science students have a unique opportunity to take up the mantle of data defender. Aspiring cybersecurity professionals can use their analytical skills, statistical knowledge, and coding abilities to outmanoeuvre threats.

Organizations worldwide are beginning to merge teams, tools and processes used by cybersecurity and fraud prevention teams to break down operational silos and create a more comprehensive approach to combating online fraud.