Cybersecurity workshop for micro, small and medium enterprises held in Bengaluru

Government representatives, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and cybersecurity experts joined the event to discuss emerging cyber threats, regulatory compliance and measures to strengthen cybersecurity preparedness among MSMEs.

Published - October 14, 2026 08:08 pm IST - Bengaluru

The Indian Institute of Science building in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: File photo

The Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity–Karnataka (CySecK), an initiative of the State government, organised a one-day cybersecurity workshop for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru on Wednesday (October 14) to mark the Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Government representatives, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and cybersecurity experts joined the event to discuss emerging cyber threats, regulatory compliance and measures to strengthen cybersecurity preparedness among MSMEs.

In a statement, CySecK said that the technical sessions focused on the evolving cybersecurity and regulatory landscape, cyber risks and compliance, risk management in cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) environments, defence strategies and cost-effective cybersecurity measures for MSMEs.

Experts also addressed cybersecurity challenges and practical approaches that smaller businesses could adopt to protect their digital assets and operations.

Published - October 14, 2026 08:08 pm IST

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