The Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit 2025 in Mumbai brought together India’s leading banks, oil & gas companies, IT service providers, and telecom firms to speak about identity security in India.
Kirill Bondarenko, APAC Sales Director at Axidian, attended the summit to connect with CIOs, CISOs, and senior executives from India’s largest companies. The discussions provided how businesses in the region are adapting to new security risks and what solutions they need to stay ahead.
3 Identity Security Focus Areas for Indian Companies
More than half of the security solutions presented at the event focused on identity protection. Companies are actively looking for ways to:
- Control access to sensitive systems
- Meet regulatory and compliance standards
- Prevent identity-based attacks
This reflects a shift in the Indian market — businesses recognize that securing identities is critical for long-term resilience.
How AI is Shaping Indian Security: AI Threats, ITDR Integration and Risk Governance:
A major theme at the summit was how artificial intelligence is shaping security strategies. Speakers and participants highlighted that:
- AI-powered threats are increasing — Attackers use automation to scale breaches, making threats harder to detect.
- Security teams are adopting AI-driven defense mechanisms — Organizations are integrating AI into threat detection and response.
- Balancing AI innovation with risk management — Businesses are exploring how to use AI securely without introducing new vulnerabilities
Indian enterprises are investing in AI-driven security solutions, but there’s still work to be done in governance and risk mitigation.
Beyond Technology: A Shift in Security Culture
Companies are rethinking how they approach cybersecurity. Instead of relying solely on technical solutions, organizations are focusing on:
- Employee awareness and training programs
- Security-first policies embedded in business operations
- Stronger collaboration between IT and leadership teams
This shift shows that cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue — it’s a business-wide responsibility. As Indian enterprises continue to invest in securing access, improving compliance, and mitigating cyber risks, Axidian remains committed to providing the right solutions to support these efforts.
How Axidian Aligns with India’s Security Priorities
For Axidian, keeping up with regional security trends is essential. The Indian market is evolving rapidly, and companies are facing new demands — from addressing the risks posed by widespread AI adoption to raising cybersecurity awareness across teams.
Businesses are looking for modern identity security tools that help them manage access intelligently, reduce credential-based threats, and build a more security-aware culture.
Events like the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit allow us to engage directly with decision-makers and better understand how these needs are shaping their long-term strategies and what factors develop identity security in India.
With Kirill Bondarenko representing Axidian at the summit, we had the chance to discuss the specific security challenges Indian organizations are facing, explore potential collaborations, and show our focus on providing identity security solutions that match how Indian companies actually work and what they need to stay secure.
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