India, May 27 -- India's cybersecurity landscape is entering a new phase. CERT-In's latest framework makes that clear. The agency has introduced stricter remediation timelines, asking organisations to patch critical internet-facing vulnerabilities within 12 hours wherever feasible. The move reflects growing concern over how artificial intelligence is accelerating cyberattacks at machine speed.

The updated guidance around CERT-In 12-hour patch management comes as enterprises increasingly rely on cloud systems, AI-enabled applications, interconnected infrastructure, and complex software ecosystems. According to the framework, attackers are now using generative AI, large language models, and automation tools to identify vulnerabilities, lau...