When tech is the target: Cybercriminals look for chink in IT firms\' armour

When tech is the target: Cybercriminals look for chink in IT firms' armour

According to experts, despite cybersecurity being a top concern for these organisations, there is only so much they can do to escape cybercriminals

Romita Majumder  |  Mumbai 

Cyberattacks are not uncommon in the digital world. But in recent years, there has been a spurt in the number of such attacks targeted at information technology (IT) services companies globally as well as in India thus, denting the industry’s image.

Most of the top-tier IT services firms in India such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and Wipro look at cybersecurity as an emerging area of opportunity and provide security as a service to many global clients. According to experts, despite cybersecurity being a top concern for these organisations, there is only so ...

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First Published: Tue, July 02 2019. 23:22 IST