Cyber Defender Insights

In 2026, Financial Services Providers in the US and India face an increasingly complex risk landscape due to accelerated digitalisation and the rise of sophisticated actors. As attack surfaces continue to grow, decision-makers will increasingly prioritise cybersecurity solutions for financial services that enhance resilience, enable compliance, and protect digital trust. Why Is Finance Highly Targeted? Banks, insurers, NBFCs, fintechs and payment service providers provide what attackers are looking for most: money, identity, and sensitive financial information. The industry is undergoing rapid transformation as it moves to cloud-based systems and API ecosystems, creating new exposure points for organisations. Attackers are now using automated tools, AI-based malware, and social engineering via deepfakes to evade traditional security controls. In addition to the shifting technology landscape, we are also witnessing a continued increase in attacks impacting the financial services sector....

With the rise in popularity of digital workplaces in both India and the USA, enterprise IT leaders are under constant pressure to secure a distributed workforce while maintaining productivity levels.  Businesses today will be investing even more rapidly than before in workspace management software as BYOD (bring your own device) remains their primary operating method. Hybrid Work Accelerates BYOD Adoption The hybrid working environment continues to evolve throughout 2026. Employees will demand seamless access to their corporate applications when working remotely on their own devices. At the same time, IT personnel will be responsible for implementing consistent controls across a diverse array of devices. To address this challenge, more organisations are adopting a unified solution from Seqrite (the enterprise division of Quick Heal Technologies Ltd.) to manage their environments. BYOD Creates New Threats to Security The introduction of personal devices into corporate environments ...