Rethinking Security in the Era of Hybrid Work

Having witnessed hybrid work become a long-term reality instead of a temporary response to disruption, organisations are facing a tough question: how to safeguard a workforce that can now operate fluidly across offices, homes, devices, and networks without compromising efficiency and productivity in any way. 

The shift has exposed some of the shortcomings of traditional security models, which were built on rigid perimeters, centrally controlled and not suited to the distributed digital environment people live in today.

The adoption of modern cybersecurity frameworks customised specifically for hybrid environments is a necessity for companies seeking to remain resilient in such environments. Indian businesses, on the other hand, are at a critical point in this transformation. 

In the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, the country achieved a Tier 1 ranking with a score of 98.49 as a mark of recognition for its advancements in cooperation, organisational strategy, legal safeguards, technical readiness, and capacity building. 

The score reflects these achievements.

Despite these achievements, there remains a sobering reality hidden beneath them: vulnerabilities still persist.

In 2023 alone, India reported 112,474 cybersecurity incidents, with more than 429,000 attacks targeting financial institutions. According to a separate study, 83 per cent of Indian companies experienced at least one secur

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