Strengthening Cybersecurity Armatures: Key Takeaways from CII Jharkhand’s Business Security Workshop
In a dynamic stride toward amplifying cybersecurity awareness, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Jharkhand, orchestrated a pivotal workshop on Saturday, entitled “Ensuring Business Security in the Modern Era.” This assembly heralded a convergence of industry mavens, cybersecurity aficionados, and eminent stakeholders, all united by a common agenda—to navigate and neutralize the proliferating cyber threats in our increasingly digital world.
Diloo Parikh, the esteemed Chairman of CII Jamshedpur Zonal Council and the Managing Director of Vaidehi Motors Pvt Ltd, inaugurated the session with a compelling narrative on the digital metamorphosis of Indian enterprises. Parikh eloquently outlined how the digital revolution has fueled Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with the firepower to boost efficiency and penetrate international markets.
The discourse took a deeper dive into the cyber quandary with Sarajit Jha, the Convenor of CII Jharkhand ICT, Startup, and Innovation Panel, and Chief Business Transformation and Business Solutions at TATA Steel. Jha painted a grim picture of the global cyber fraud landscape, now a mammoth $300 billion industry. Highlighting India’s critical role—home to 40% of global digital transactions—he pinpointed cybersecurity as a paramount concern. Amidst the dire statistics, Jha’s clarion call was for bolstered awareness amongst MSMEs to shield against the ever-morphing cyber perils.
Shivam Kamani, Co-Convenor of CII ICT, Startup, and Innovation Panel, and Associate President at Sparx Technologies Pvt Ltd, further accentuated the gravity of cyber threats shadowing both individuals and enterprises. Kamani illuminated the staggering reality that 99% of our daily operations are interlinked with the internet, unveiling the vulnerability matrix that surrounds us. He revisited troubling narratives where MSMEs faced debilitating losses due to cybersecurity oversights. Kamani’s narrative not only underscored the omnipresent risk of cybercrimes but also lauded CII’s initiative in leading from the front by facilitating educational workshops to combat these threats.
The workshop ushered attendees into a realm of interactive engagement with cybersecurity gurus, immersive group activities, and an invaluable exchange of best practices within the cybersecurity domain. A cohort of distinguished speakers, including Mrinal K Pal, Chief IT Infra, Network, and Cybersecurity at Tata Steel Ltd; Bhargo Dev Chakraborty, Network and IT Security Consultant at Skylink Communications; and Vidya Shankar, DSP (Cyber Crime) at Jamshedpur, bestowed their wisdom on tight-knitting cybersecurity frameworks and adeptly maneuvering through the cyberspace quagmire.
The assembly emerged as a cornerstone event, painting a clearer panorama of the cybersecurity landscape for the present and future business environments. By kindling a sense of camaraderie and pooling a wealth of knowledge, the CII Jharkhand Workshop on Cyber Security illuminated the path toward a fortified cybersecurity bastion. It underscored the impetus for a collaborative effort in elevating India’s cybersecurity defenses and preserving the sanctity of businesses amidst the swirling tides of cyber threats.
As digital frontiers expand, so does the complexity of cybersecurity challenges. This workshop not only served as an eye-opener for many but also as a clarion call for businesses, big and small, to proactively embrace and strengthen their cybersecurity measures. In doing so, they safeguard not just their assets but also the trust of millions who rely on them in the intertwined web that is our digital ecosystem today.
