"Cybersecurity must evolve to incorporate unified threat visibility, AI-driven real-time response, and embedded security across cloud, edge, and device layers."
Reflecting on your journey in cybersecurity, how do you view the evolution of the industry’s core challenges and priorities?
The industry’s core challenges have evolved significantly, shifting from basic perimeter protection to more sophisticated approaches, such as advanced threat detection, robust cloud security, and overall cyber resilience.
Today, the priority is proactive risk management, zero trust, and aligning cybersecurity with business outcomes, making it not just an IT concern but a boardroom priority.
In your opinion, how does the cybersecurity landscape in India compare to global markets, and what unique challenges or opportunities does it present?
India’s cybersecurity landscape is maturing rapidly, propelled by accelerated digital adoption and a strong regulatory push. While the country shares some global concerns, it also faces distinct challenges – notably limited skilled resources and tighter budget constraints compared to more developed markets
However, massive digital infrastructure, government initiatives, and a growing startup ecosystem create unique opportunities for scalable, innovative, and sovereign security solutions.
How do you balance the need for rapid deployment of AI-driven security solutions with the imperative of thorough risk assessment and governance?
We follow a “secure-by-design” approach – embedding governance, risk, and compliance right from day one.
As we embrace rapid AI deployment, we ensure it is thoughtfully balanced through phased rollouts, rigorous red teaming exercises, a strong focus on explainability, and continuous validation processes.
These measures help us in ensuring speed doesn’t compromise trust or accountability.
AI-powered social engineering, like deepfakes, is a growing threat. According to you, how can organizations defend against the growing threat of AI-generated synthetic media?
Organisations must combine deepfake detection tools, strict identity verification, employee awareness, and AI-driven anomaly detection to stay ahead of the curve. A zero-trust framework, content authenticity protocols, and continuous user training are key to defending against synthetic media threats.
How do you foresee the convergence of AI, IoT, and cloud technologies reshaping the cybersecurity threat landscape?
The convergence expands the attack surface exponentially. Threats will be faster, more autonomous, and harder to trace.
Cybersecurity must evolve to incorporate unified threat visibility, AI-driven real-time response, and embedded security across cloud, edge, and device layers.
Looking ahead, what emerging technologies or trends do you believe will have the most significant impact on cybersecurity strategies in the coming years?
Quantum computing, autonomous AI defence, SASE, and privacy-enhancing technologies will redefine cybersecurity. These trends demand a shift toward adaptive, predictive, and decentralized security models to stay resilient in an increasingly complex digital world.
About Tanuj Garg:
Tanuj Garg is the Vice President – Cybersecurity at Yotta Data Services Private Limited, Asia’s largest data center and Indian cloud company. A seasoned cybersecurity leader with over two decades of experience, Tanuj has led strategic security initiatives across enterprise and government ecosystems, helping shape resilient digital infrastructures.
At Yotta, he spearheads growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships in the cybersecurity domain. His work has been pivotal in architecting cloud-native security solutions, deploying AI-driven threat detection frameworks, and establishing robust, compliance-led security environments aligned with evolving regulatory standards.
Tanuj’s expertise spans go-to-market strategy, security practice development, and the execution of complex cybersecurity programs — including Security Operations Centers (SOC), Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), and managed security services.
Recognized as a trusted advisor to CXOs and policymakers, he plays an active role in advancing national cybersecurity conversations. Tanuj is passionate about securing India’s digital future and is committed to enabling scalable, secure, and innovation-friendly technology ecosystems.
