| Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Internal Security; Topic: Cyber security, Issue: Cyber Readiness |
Context: Cisco’s 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index.
Highlights of the Report:
- Only 4% of Indian companies have mature cybersecurity readiness
- Companies face challenges defending against phishing, ransomware, and other modern threats.
- Complex security setups hinder defense efforts, dominated by multiple-point solutions.
- Despite challenges, 88% of organizations feel moderately to very confident in their defenses.
- Emphasizes need for increased investment and integrated platform approach to strengthen defenses.
