Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure: The New Frontier of US-India Partnership
As India races toward its ambition of becoming the world's third-largest economy, its digital infrastructure has become both its greatest asset and its most exposed vulnerability. Power grids, financial networks, telecom systems, healthcare platforms, and transport corridors are now deeply interconnected — and increasingly in the crosshairs of sophisticated cyber threats. For the over 400 U.S. companies that call India home, securing this digital backbone is no longer a compliance checkbox. It is a boardroom imperative. The Threat Landscape Has Shifted The nature of cyberattacks on India's critical infrastructure has evolved sharply. Where earlier threats were opportunistic, today's adversaries are organised, well-funded, and strategic. In 2024 alone, Indian citizens reported losses exceeding ₹22,845 crore to cyber fraud — a 206% increase over the previous year. Power grids, financial market infrastructure, and telecom networks are now high-value targets, with disruption...