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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Surge in ICS Attacks: Biometrics and Building Automation at Highest Risk in South Asia, ET CISO
In South Asia, the highest number of attacks on ICS (Industrial Control Systems) in Q1 2025 targeted critical sectors such as Biometrics, Building Automation, and Electric Power. The three other heavily targeted sectors were Engineering & ICS Integration, Manufacturing, and Construction. These insights come from a new report by Kaspersky ICS CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team). 'Our research shows that in the region, critical sectors such as biometrics, manufacturing, and energy remain prime targets for cybercriminals, underscoring the urgent need for proactive defense strategies, continuous monitoring, and robust industrial cybersecurity practices,' says Jaydeep Singh, General Manager for India at Kaspersky. 'Notably, nearly one in five ICS systems in India experienced malicious activity. As threat actors grow more persistent and sophisticated, organizations must enhance visibility across both IT and OT environments and invest in tailored security frameworks to safeguard critical operations.' Advt Advt The Kaspersky report reveals that in South Asia, the biometrics sector faced the highest number of ICS (Industrial Control Systems) threats in Q1 2025, with malicious objects blocked on 28.1% of ICS computers, matching the global average. Biometrics, used for secure authentication and identification, continues to be a high-risk target for Automation was the second-most affected sector, with 23.4% of ICS computers fending off threats. This industry, which manages energy efficiency, security, and comfort systems in smart buildings, remains vulnerable due to its reliance on interconnected Electric Power sector ranked third, with over 22% of ICS computers exposed to threats. Given its role as part of South Asia's critical infrastructure, this sector's cybersecurity posture is vital to national most industry sectors in the region recorded ICS threat levels below the global average—except manufacturing. In this sector, 18% of ICS computers were targeted, slightly above the global figure of 17.6%.Overall, South Asia saw a marginal rise in ICS attacks, with threats blocked on 21% of systems in Q1 2025, up from 20.7% in the previous quarter. However, not all industries followed this upward trend. The manufacturing sector saw a slight quarter-over-quarter drop, from 18.7% in Q4 2024 to 18% in Q1 2025. Engineering and ICS Integration also declined, falling from 19.9% to 19%.'The results of our research show that revising cybersecurity measures for legacy and time-tested technologies is essential more than ever. Organizations relying on ICS should now view cybersecurity not as a cost, but as an investment in business continuity, an insurance policy that not only protects assets and data, but also maintains the trust that has been worked hard to build with customers and partners,' adds enhance ICS security in all digitally integrated sectors, Kaspersky recommends the following measures based on enterprise OT insights. Conducting regular security assessments of OT systems to identify and eliminate possible cybersecurity issues. Establishing continuous vulnerability assessment and triage as a foundation for an effective vulnerability management process. Dedicated solutions like Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity may become an efficient assistant and a source of unique actionable information, not fully available in public. Performing timely updates for the key components of the enterprise's OT network, applying security fixes and patches, or implementing compensating measures as soon as it is technically possible is crucial for preventing a major incident that might cost millions due to the interruption of the production process. Using EDR solutions such as Kaspersky Next EDR Expert for the timely detection of sophisticated threats, investigation, and effective remediation of incidents. Improving the response to new and advanced malicious techniques by building and strengthening teams' skills in incident prevention, detection, and response. Dedicated OT security training for IT security staff and OT personnel is one of the key measures helping to achieve this. By , ETCISO Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETCISO industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETCISO App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles.
Entrepreneur
27-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Rising Cybersecurity Demand Drives Kaspersky's India Business Up 24%
Building on this momentum, Kaspersky has significantly strengthened its presence in India by tripling its local headcount over the past two years You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Kaspersky, a leading provider of cybersecurity and data privacy, recorded a 24 per cent year-over-year (YoY) increase in total product sales in India during 2024, driven by strong demand for cyber security solutions in the country. The B2B segment grew 20 per cent, while the B2C segment saw an impressive 30 per cent growth. Notably, Kaspersky Threat Data Feeds, the company's threat intelligence solution designed for large enterprises and SMBs, experienced a YoY growth of over 209 per cent. Additionally, the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Optimum variant recorded a 44 YoY increase. Jaydeep Singh, General Manager for India at Kaspersky said, "The Indian cybersecurity market is one of the top performing markets for Kaspersky in South Asia. We have shown an impressive growth rate across all our target product groups for the country. This signals the fact that Indian users, both in the B2B and B2C segments, are aware of the threat incidents and are willing to take solid cybersecurity measures to protect themselves. This is also underscored by the cybersecurity and digital safety initiatives being taken by the Indian government." "The measures around cyber threat awareness, the DPDP Act and the RBI guidelines for cybersecurity have also helped the users in India understand the critical need for intelligence-led cybersecurity. This has helped us to grow in the market and we are ready to continue this momentum in 2025," he added. Building on this momentum, Kaspersky has significantly strengthened its presence in India by tripling its local headcount over the past two years. The company now operates with a growing team focused on expanding its capabilities across sales, pre-sales, technical support, and customer experience. India is also emerging as a key innovation and intelligence hub for Kaspersky, with regional researchers monitoring over 900 advanced persistent threat (APT) groups daily as part of its global threat tracking infrastructure. Additionally, the India team contributes to digital footprint intelligence (DFI) operations, including brand protection and takedown services, which are increasingly in demand across the region. These investments are part of Kaspersky's strategy to capitalize on India's cybersecurity potential and address the rising volume of threats targeting enterprises and individuals. In 2024 alone, the company saw strong double-digit growth in India, reinforcing its position as a high-priority market within the Asia Pacific region. The year of 2024 also marked the presentation of the company's new flagship product line, Kaspersky Next. The portfolio combines robust endpoint protection with the transparency and speed of EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) alongside the visibility and powerful tools of XDR (Extended Detection and Response), giving a further boost to the company's B2B ecosystem sales.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky bets big on India as key growth market
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is betting on India as a strategic growth market, recognising the country's rapid digitalisation and increasing cybersecurity needs, and aims to expand local teams and strengthen collaborations across various sectors. General Manager for India region at Kaspersky Jaydeep Singh shared that the company has tripled its workforce in the country in the past two years, with new hires in sales, pre-sales, and support roles. He also highlighted the presence of global research teams based in India that monitor more than 900 advanced persistent threat (APT) groups daily. "In the last two years, we have tripled our employee base in have part of the global research teams based out of India who do the threat hunting," Singh told PTI on the sidelines of GITEX Asia 2025. GReAT (Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team) plays a crucial role in Kaspersky's global threat intelligence operations. Kaspersky is investing in digital footprint intelligence (DFI) analysts to bolster services, including brand monitoring and takedown operations. Kaspersky views India as a key innovation hub and plans to continue expanding its resources and research capabilities within the country. "We are expanding quite a bit both in respect to our key resources, and researchers in the Indian geography," Singh noted. The company emphasises its commitment to building local talent and is actively collaborating with government agencies and private sector entities to enhance cybersecurity awareness and infrastructure. Kaspersky is engaging with state governments and nodal agencies like CERT-In to develop cyber defence programmes and training initiatives. Singh also praised the Indian regulatory environment, highlighting the pragmatic nature of acts like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) and robust guidelines from agencies such as the RBI and SEBI. He anticipates further developments in AI regulation and expressed Kaspersky's willingness to collaborate and provide input to policymakers. With a growing base of internet users, the need for robust cyber technologies is rapidly increasing, especially to protect internet-facing assets, mobile handsets, and operational technology (OT) systems. Kaspersky detects over 450,000 unique malware samples daily, leveraging AI and machine learning in its research and mitigation strategies. Singh emphasised the need to create a " cyber immune world " where systems are highly resistant to breaches, particularly in both IT and OT environments. "What we are seeing in the last decade or so is that the intensity of attacks on the IT systems and the OT systems has increased tremendously. So, we expect that cyber immunity as a concept will become stronger and will become more relevant over the next decade time also. "So, Kaspersky is investing big time in India, in the last 2 years we have increased our commitment nearly three times. What we looking at is India to be a innovation hub for us. A hub for a lot of collaboration with agencies, and we see great potential over the next decades' time to be part of the India's growth story and a part of this cyber resilience story for the Indian market," Singh said. The Russian firm recorded a double-digit growth in India in 2024.
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Business Standard
27-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Kaspersky bets big on India, focuses on strengthening resources, R&D
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is betting on India as a strategic growth market, recognising the country's rapid digitalisation and increasing cybersecurity needs, and aims to expand local teams and strengthen collaborations across various sectors. General Manager for India region at Kaspersky Jaydeep Singh shared that the company has tripled its workforce in the country in the past two years, with new hires in sales, pre-sales, and support roles. He also highlighted the presence of global research teams based in India that monitor more than 900 advanced persistent threat (APT) groups daily. "In the last two years, we have tripled our employee base in have part of the global research teams based out of India who do the threat hunting," Singh told PTI on the sidelines of GITEX Asia 2025. GReAT (Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team) plays a crucial role in Kaspersky's global threat intelligence operations. Kaspersky is investing in digital footprint intelligence (DFI) analysts to bolster services, including brand monitoring and takedown operations. Kaspersky views India as a key innovation hub and plans to continue expanding its resources and research capabilities within the country. "We are expanding quite a bit both in respect to our key resources, and researchers in the Indian geography," Singh noted. The company emphasises its commitment to building local talent and is actively collaborating with government agencies and private sector entities to enhance cybersecurity awareness and infrastructure. Kaspersky is engaging with state governments and nodal agencies like CERT-In to develop cyber defence programmes and training initiatives. Singh also praised the Indian regulatory environment, highlighting the pragmatic nature of acts like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) and robust guidelines from agencies such as the RBI and SEBI. He anticipates further developments in AI regulation and expressed Kaspersky's willingness to collaborate and provide input to policymakers. With a growing base of internet users, the need for robust cyber technologies is rapidly increasing, especially to protect internet-facing assets, mobile handsets, and operational technology (OT) systems. Kaspersky detects over 450,000 unique malware samples daily, leveraging AI and machine learning in its research and mitigation strategies. Singh emphasised the need to create a "cyber immune world" where systems are highly resistant to breaches, particularly in both IT and OT environments. "What we are seeing in the last decade or so is that the intensity of attacks on the IT systems and the OT systems has increased tremendously. So, we expect that cyber immunity as a concept will become stronger and will become more relevant over the next decade time also. "So, Kaspersky is investing big time in India, in the last 2 years we have increased our commitment nearly three times. What we looking at is India to be a innovation hub for us. A hub for a lot of collaboration with agencies, and we see great potential over the next decades' time to be part of the India's growth story and a part of this cyber resilience story for the Indian market," Singh said. The Russian firm recorded a double-digit growth in India in 2024.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky bets big on India as key growth market
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is betting on India as a strategic growth market, recognising the country's rapid digitalisation and increasing cybersecurity needs, and aims to expand local teams and strengthen collaborations across various sectors. General Manager for India region at Kaspersky Jaydeep Singh shared that the company has tripled its workforce in the country in the past two years, with new hires in sales, pre-sales, and support roles. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" He also highlighted the presence of global research teams based in India that monitor more than 900 advanced persistent threat (APT) groups daily. "In the last two years, we have tripled our employee base in have part of the global research teams based out of India who do the threat hunting," Singh told PTI on the sidelines of GITEX Asia 2025. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Breaks His Silence: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo GReAT (Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team) plays a crucial role in Kaspersky's global threat intelligence operations. Kaspersky is investing in digital footprint intelligence (DFI) analysts to bolster services, including brand monitoring and takedown operations. Kaspersky views India as a key innovation hub and plans to continue expanding its resources and research capabilities within the country. Live Events "We are expanding quite a bit both in respect to our key resources, and researchers in the Indian geography," Singh noted. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories The company emphasises its commitment to building local talent and is actively collaborating with government agencies and private sector entities to enhance cybersecurity awareness and infrastructure. Kaspersky is engaging with state governments and nodal agencies like CERT-In to develop cyber defence programmes and training initiatives. Singh also praised the Indian regulatory environment, highlighting the pragmatic nature of acts like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) and robust guidelines from agencies such as the RBI and SEBI. He anticipates further developments in AI regulation and expressed Kaspersky's willingness to collaborate and provide input to policymakers. With a growing base of internet users, the need for robust cyber technologies is rapidly increasing, especially to protect internet-facing assets, mobile handsets, and operational technology (OT) systems. Kaspersky detects over 450,000 unique malware samples daily, leveraging AI and machine learning in its research and mitigation strategies. Singh emphasised the need to create a " cyber immune world " where systems are highly resistant to breaches, particularly in both IT and OT environments. "What we are seeing in the last decade or so is that the intensity of attacks on the IT systems and the OT systems has increased tremendously. So, we expect that cyber immunity as a concept will become stronger and will become more relevant over the next decade time also. "So, Kaspersky is investing big time in India, in the last 2 years we have increased our commitment nearly three times. What we looking at is India to be a innovation hub for us. A hub for a lot of collaboration with agencies, and we see great potential over the next decades' time to be part of the India's growth story and a part of this cyber resilience story for the Indian market," Singh said. The Russian firm recorded a double-digit growth in India in 2024.
