84pc of Indian SMEs plan to increase cybersecurity investments: TTBS-CMR study

Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, 84 per cent of Indian SMEs plan to increase their cybersecurity investments over the next 12-24 months, according to the SME Digital Insights 2026: Cybersecurity study by Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS) and CyberMedia Research (CMR). The study, based on a survey of 800 IT heads and decision-makers across 150 micro, 350 small and 300 medium enterprises in eight Indian cities, found that cybersecurity is increasingly being viewed as a strategic business priority. However, the report highlighted a gap between investment intent and cybersecurity preparedness. About 40 per cent of…