A recent report has highlighted a concerning cybersecurity issue in Indian organizations. It reveals that despite the growing threat of cyberattacks, almost half of these attacks go unprevented. The study, conducted in 2023, points to significant challenges faced by cybersecurity teams in India, with a majority of them being too occupied with addressing critical incidents to adopt a proactive approach.

• Resource Allocation: The report underscores the belief of 78 percent of Indian respondents that their organizations could bolster their defense against cyber threats by dedicating more resources to preventive cybersecurity measures.
• Conflicting Priorities: A concerning trend emerges, with 71 percent of organizations prioritizing IT uptime over patching and remediation. This misalignment in priorities has resulted in a lack of coordination between IT and cybersecurity teams, acknowledged by 43 percent of the surveyed Indian organizations.
• Third-Party Programs: A significant number of respondents (81 percent) rely on third-party programs for SaaS apps and services. However, only 54 percent have visibility into these third-party environments, hampering proactive security measures.

The study, titled "Old Habits Die Hard: How People, Process, and Technology Challenges Are Hurting Cybersecurity Teams in India," delves into the fundamental issues plaguing Indian organizations. It sheds light on the lack of synchronization and common objectives between IT and security teams, making it challenging for these crucial components of an organization to collaborate effectively in the face of evolving cybersecurity threats.

Tenable India Country Manager Kartik Shahani emphasized the urgency of a more coordinated approach in today's threat landscape. By the time organizations react to cyberattacks, Shahani notes, a significant part of the battle has already been lost. The study's findings underscore the pressing need for Indian organizations to reevaluate their cybersecurity strategies and align their IT and security teams for a