India, June 21 -- India's increasing dependence on digital infrastructure is not just expanding its attack surface; it is fundamentally reshaping how cyber risk manifests across enterprises. Threats are becoming more distributed, less predictable, and increasingly automated. Artificial intelligence now sits on both sides of the equation, amplifying the scale and speed of attacks while also redefining how they are detected and contained. According to the India Cyber Threat Report 2026, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi were among the most affected regions by malware activity in 2025, underscoring the need for a more coordinated, nationwide response.

At a national level, the government is working towards a more coordinated cyber defenc...