Cybersecurity is now part of daily life

Speaking at the event, Brijesh Singh said cybersecurity is now essential in everyday life. He stressed the importance of data protection, freedom of expression, and personal safety.

He said, “In the current era, cybersecurity has gained paramount importance. In our daily lives, its significance is evident for every individual, particularly in ensuring data protection, safeguarding freedom of expression, and securing personal information. Therefore, it is crucial to cultivate a cybersecurity mindset across society.”

He also added that security is not only about rules but also about awareness and mindset.

Security is a mindset, not just compliance

Singh further explained that real security comes from awareness, not just systems.

He said, “Security means technology, not just compliance with rules; rather, security resides in our minds. Often, people who do excellent work cannot speak or write well. But when a person like Durga Prasad Dube writes, it is a great gift for readers. Everyone has a desire to write something at some point in their lives.”

AI era makes human writing more important

He added, “In today’s era of Artificial Intelligence, where machines generate more words in a week than humanity has ever created, it has become even more important for humans to write. Start by writing blogs. It doesn’t matter if no one reads them. Compile them later. They will become a part of your life journey or history.”

India’s digital growth and cybersecurity challenges

He also highlighted India’s rapid digital expansion and the challenges that come with it.

“India possesses one of the largest digital public infrastructures in the world. The country faces various cyber-attack challenges. Even in such situations, due to contributions from people like you, India is rightfully moving towards global leadership. I am confident that the strong foundation of India’s progress in the coming years will be built on cybersecurity,” he said.

Book aims to simplify cybersecurity

Author Dr Durga Prasad Dube said cybersecurity involves many complex processes, but the book presents them in simple and easy-to-understand language.

He said the book aims to dispel myths surrounding cybersecurity and help readers understand future challenges. It also seeks to promote a cybersecurity mindset within organisations.

Mobile phones are the new security border

National Stock Exchange MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan said mobile phones have become the new security border for every individual.

He said, “The military is deployed at the borders to protect the country’s boundaries. Similarly, the police are ready to protect us within the country. However, today, this border is in everyone’s hands in the form of a mobile phone. Mobile phones are one of the biggest cybersecurity challenges we all face today. At the same time, India is undergoing one of the most remarkable digital transformations in the world. In June 2025, internet connections in the country crossed the 100-crore (1 billion) mark, making India a massive digital ecosystem.”

Industry leaders discuss cybersecurity and trust

The event also featured Lt General Rajesh Pant (Retd.), who reviewed the book and shared insights on the national cybersecurity strategy.

Guest of Honour Siddharth Vishwanath, Partner and Leader – Risk Consulting Services at PwC India, discussed risk consulting and digital trust frameworks. Bloomsbury India Publishing representative Manish Khurana provided an overview of the book and its objectives.

Panel discussion on leadership and resilience

The event concluded with a panel discussion on “Cybersecurity Beyond Technology: Leadership, Resilience and Trust in the AI Era.”

Experts emphasised that cybersecurity is not just a technical issue but also a leadership and trust challenge in a rapidly evolving digital world.