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Dr Arvind Gupta: Trustworthy systems to empower India’s growing economy

Digital India Foundation, a policy think tank working in the areas of technology policy, digital inclusion, ethics of AI, supply-chain security, and governance of critical and emerging technologies. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Head and Co-founder, Digital India Foundation (DIF) talks in detail on security roadmap, impact of AI, best practices for CISOs and future outlook for technology.
Q. What are the key factors for Indian companies to prioritise their security roadmap and related investments?
Dr. Arvind: Indian companies must prioritize regulatory compliance under the DPDP, 2023, using encryption and audits to meet data protection laws and align with RBI, SEBI, and GDPR. AI disruption requires securing AI systems while leveraging them for threat detection amid regulatory shifts.
Supply chain shocks from geopolitical factors, worsened by USA tariff wars (e.g., 25% on Mexico/Canada, 20% on China), escalate costs and disruptions, necessitating vendor assessments and localized threat monitoring to counter trade conflicts and regional tensions.