Cybersecurity in 2026 transcends IT silos to become a core business enabler, demanding phygital resilience amid AI-augmented threats, stringent data sovereignty mandates, and geopolitical flux. Cyber threats continue to evolve and are faster, smarter, and more deceptive than ever before. Deepfakes and agentic AI are creating a crisis of trust; attackers are using AI to mimic executives, clone voices, and operate social engineering schemes on a large scale. Additionally, with tightening data laws, organizations are grappling with striking the right balance between compliance, sovereignty, and resilience without sacrificing innovation or business continuity. All about ETCIO industry right on your smartphone!

Source: Economic Times January 10, 2026 07:23 UTC