India Inc hunts for new cyber warriors

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

cybersecurity talent. Amid data breaches, progressive regulatory expectations and introduction of generative artificial intelligence platforms making security controls and processes vulnerable, companies are beefing up their cybersecurity teams across levels. They are hiring experts in threat intelligence, security operations, incident response, cloud security, network security, data archival and compliance, among other areas.

Top Priority for Business Continuity

As cyberthreats continue to evolve in sophistication and frequency, organisations must prioritise cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data, protect against cyberattacks, and ensure business continuity, said Tony Buffomante, global head of cybersecurity and risk services at IT firm Wipro. To hire “cybersecurists”, the Bengaluru-based company is tapping into the global talent market, he said. The company has more than 9,000 cybersecurity specialists and 12 global cyber-defence centres in 60 countries, and invests in training and upskilling initiatives to ensure that employees stay abreast of the latest security trends, technologies and best practices.

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The skill sets that companies are looking for in cyber experts include proficiency in programming languages and an understanding of computer networking, operating systems, and cloud computing.