The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection
A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Protection.
What to know about Data Protection
Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.
In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.
By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.
Indian Data Protection News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Protectt.ai launches AI security platform for banks
Banks face a bigger security gap between reviews and rapid software releases, as Protectt.ai's platform tests each build before it reaches customers.
Protectt.ai launches MCP security solution for BFSI
Banks face new exposure from AI agents linking to internal systems, as the platform aims to block data leaks and unauthorised actions.
India data centre capacity set to hit 6 GW by 2029
Vacancy is tightening as cloud and artificial intelligence demand drives a projected USD $110 billion build-out across India by 2029.
Socify.ai reaches 300 customers as growth accelerates
Faster uptake of the SOC 2 compliance platform points to rising demand as enterprises seek cheaper, simpler audit automation.
Indian banks push AI in production, but security bites
Security and data privacy are slowing wider use, even as 70% of Indian banks and lenders run artificial intelligence in production.
5Tattva urges integrated cyber compliance approach
As firms spread across cloud and on-premises systems, a combined security and compliance model is becoming harder to ignore for auditors and boards.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Cloudera named leader in Asia Pacific sovereign AI
Okta-led alliance unveils blueprint for AI agent security
Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants
Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Featured News
VAST Data targets AI data sovereignty with DataEnclave
Enterprises and governments could run AI on sensitive data without exposing it, as the technology targets sovereignty rules across APAC.
Exclusive: ABBYY launches hybrid AI document models
Enterprises under pressure to curb AI risk and cost are being given a hybrid option that blends generative models with OCR and rules-based extraction.
Interview: Cloudera bets on hybrid AI growth in JAPAC
Banks and large enterprises in Asia-Pacific are rethinking cloud-first AI plans as costs, sovereignty and regulation favour hybrid deployments.
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.
Expert Columns
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
How businesses can avoid widespread harm from cloud outages
Why trusted 'Customer Context' is critical in the agentic AI era
The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
SonicWall wins two CybersecAsia awards, joins Hall of Fame
When security creates friction, employees find workarounds
The Hidden Data Quality Risks of Holding Data for Too Long
Why Email and Phone Append Matter for Prescreen Campaigns
Weaponizing trust: How AI and social engineering bypass personal security boundaries
Why data management will make or break your RISE with SAP migration
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Data Protection News
Governance tops CISO concerns in hybrid AI adoption
Poor visibility and weak board oversight are leaving security chiefs exposed as hybrid AI adoption widens breach risks and governance gaps.
Australian firms struggle to enforce AI data rules
Nearly all surveyed organisations in Australia had an AI tool accessing sensitive data beyond its remit, exposing weak real-time controls.
Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control
Cybersecurity features are missing from nearly a third of access controller systems, leaving firms exposed as cloud and AI demands rise.
Shield launches MCP Server for compliance AI access
Compliance teams at regulated banks can now query live surveillance alerts inside Claude, while Shield keeps permissions and records unchanged.
Smarsh adds AI tools for governed communications data
Regulated firms could search and export archived messages through AI while keeping existing permissions, audit logs and chain-of-custody controls.
eSentire acquires AI security startup for Atlas AIDR
Security teams are gaining real-time audit trails and controls as eSentire folds the stealth startup's AI monitoring module into Atlas.
Archive360 partners Caju AI on digital message governance
Regulated firms face recordkeeping gaps as WhatsApp and Slack chats join email under one governance and discovery framework.
Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools
Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.
SHI warns firms to prepare for quantum security risks
Businesses may have only a few years to replace ageing encryption before quantum computers make current security methods vulnerable.
SAP & NVIDIA expand OpenShell for AI agent governance
Enterprise users should gain tighter control over AI agents, as SAP and NVIDIA link runtime isolation with business authorisation and audit trails.
AMD & Perplexity bring local AI to Ryzen Windows PCs
Subscribers can now run sensitive AI tasks on Ryzen AI Max PCs locally, reducing cloud use and keeping more data on device.
Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance
Many security chiefs expect to curb AI agent use within 18 months as fears grow over unauthorised access and weak audit trails.
Secure Code Warrior launches AI literacy course for staff
With most firms using AI but few staff ready, the course targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations at work.
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Brickken joins Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust
Interoperability gaps could slow tokenised finance as the Barcelona-based firm adds its standards work to a wider open-source debate on digital assets.
Tech Race Summit explores personalisation, AI and cybersecurity
AI and personalisation are reshaping Softswiss's product, engineering and security priorities as the group warns of higher cyber risk and tighter data demands.
Keeper launches Google Chat tool for access approvals
Access approvals can now be handled in Google Chat, as Keeper brings privileged requests and just-in-time elevation into Workspace workflows.
Citrix adds AI browser session insights for agents
Security teams can now trace risky browser activity by staff and AI agents, as Citrix adds visual session records and policy guidance.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with lower costs
Lower running costs and faster output are aimed at businesses using Anthropic's latest Claude model, which starts at USD $4 per million input tokens.
Logos launches interactive film on life's hard choices
Viewers are shown how debt, corruption and digital surveillance can shrink real-world options in Logos's branching film on hardship.
HR leaders grapple with AI ethics & performance reviews
Rising executive pressure is pushing HR teams to use AI, even as most leaders still worry about ethics, governance and failed software buys.
