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WatchGuard Technologies is a global provider of network security and network intelligence products and services. In an exclusive interaction with Dataquest,  WatchGuard’s CEO Prakash Panjwani speaks on the current security scenario in India and the company’s solutions to mount a counteroffensive against the threats

- Onkar Sharma

How do you see the security landscape in India particularly in the light of Digital India, Demonetization and GST?

I believe the market for internet services in India — and related needs such as security —is among the most interesting in the world. It has two very different phenomena driving the market, and it will be fascinating to see how the market shakes out over time.

The first phenomenon is the government-led initiative driving the country towards a digital economy. India, by far, has the most active Central government when it comes to IT initiatives. I have not seen that anywhere in the world. This is very positive, and will result in India being a global leader in offering G2C services via the internet. This will also lead to faster adoption of digital payment services in India. But, a digital India will create a wealth of security challenges at a massive scale, ranging from authentication of users and machines, to stronger network security, to secure communication to data encryption. This is good for the security industry.

The second phenomenon is the lack of drive from the private sector. Big corporations aside, small and midsize business in India continue to lag in terms of technology adoption. They are constrained for resources, and that leads to technology implementations – be it for security or otherwise – that do not meet industry standards. At WatchGuard, it is our goal to help these organizations, and we are prepared to do so across all industry segments.

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