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FICCI–EY Report: Cybersecurity Tops Enterprise Risks in India

9 February 20261 min read
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Why in the news

A FICCI–EY survey of senior executives found cybersecurity to be the biggest risk to organisational performance in Indian corporates.

Key facts

RiskShare
Cybersecurity breaches61%
Limited adoption of emerging technologies59%
Data theft and insider fraud57%
AI governance and ethical risks54%
Changing customer demands49%
Geopolitical events48%
Sophisticated cyber threats47%
  • Cyber risk now sits with the boardroom, covering ransomware, data breaches and insider fraud.
  • Executives feel AI risks such as bias and opacity are poorly managed.
  • APTs are advanced persistent threats.

Exam angle

  • Top risk: cybersecurity breaches (61%).

Test yourself

1. In the FICCI–EY report, which risk ranked highest for Indian enterprises at 61%?

Cybersecurity breaches, at 61%, were the top organisational risk.

2. The FICCI–EY report put limited adoption of emerging technologies at what percentage?

Limited emerging technology adoption was cited by 59%.

3. In the FICCI–EY risk survey, which risk was cited by 54% of respondents?

AI governance and ethical risks stood at 54%.