India, Aug. 20 -- Data centres have evolved from specialised computing facilities into critical infrastructure powering the modern digital economy. As India rapidly expands its data centre footprint, these facilities are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks, physical disruptions and even geopolitical threats.

The stakes are also rising. Data centres now support AI platforms, financial systems, government workloads and other critical infrastructure, meaning an attack or disruption can have consequences far beyond the facility itself.

A recent incident involving the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant highlights the growing cybersecurity risks. Last month, nearly 19,000 files allegedly linked to the plant surfaced on the dark web aft...