CySecK Organizes Cybersecurity Workshop for Karnataka MSMEs
The Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity – Karnataka (CySecK), an initiative of the Government of Karnataka under the Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, organized a one-day cybersecurity workshop for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
The workshop brought together government representatives, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and cybersecurity experts to discuss emerging cyber threats, regulatory compliance and practical measures to strengthen cybersecurity preparedness among MSMEs. The initiative aimed to help businesses protect their digital assets, secure operations and build resilience against evolving cyber risks.
Shri Vasantha Kumar P, IAS, Director of MSME at the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Karnataka, attended the inaugural session as the chief guest. Representatives from the Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA), Peenya Industries Association, industry and CySecK also participated in the program.
The technical sessions focused on the evolving cybersecurity and regulatory landscape, cyber risks and compliance requirements, risk management across cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) environments, defence strategies and cost-effective cybersecurity measures tailored to MSMEs.
Experts from CySecK, Syntrust AI, Gauntlet Technologies, Cloudflare and Innavoton led the sessions, sharing insights into emerging threats and practical approaches to improving cybersecurity preparedness. The discussions highlighted the importance of adopting appropriate security practices to address digital vulnerabilities while managing the resource constraints commonly faced by smaller businesses.
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The workshop concluded with a valedictory address by Shri Ranjeet Mishra, Centre Head at CySecK. He emphasized the need for sustained collaboration among government bodies, industry participants and cybersecurity stakeholders to strengthen the resilience of Karnataka’s MSME ecosystem.
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Through the initiative, CySecK aims to expand cybersecurity awareness and encourage MSMEs to adopt effective security practices. As businesses increasingly embrace digital technologies, strengthening cybersecurity capabilities is becoming essential to safeguarding business operations, protecting sensitive information and maintaining customer trust.
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The program reflects Karnataka’s efforts to support a more secure digital ecosystem by equipping MSMEs with the awareness and practical knowledge needed to navigate emerging cybersecurity challenges.