BENGALURU: Cybersecurity must be treated as a matter of national importance, Mysore-Kodagu MP and Mysore royal family member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said while inaugurating the third edition of the Security BSides Bangalore cybersecurity conference on July 11.
Addressing over 1,200 cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, law enforcement officials and job seekers here, Wadiyar, whis also Cyberverse Foundation chairman stressed the need for greater collaboration, self-reliance, and community engagement in strengthening India’s cyber defences. He highlighted how evolving technological and geopolitical threats demand robust national capabilities and how forums like BSides Bangalore play a crucial role in advancing the cybersecurity agenda.Organised in collaboration with Worldwide Women in Cyber Security (W3-CS), the annual conference featured multiple parallel tracks covering cutting-edge topics in cybersecurity and served as a platform for networking, innovation, and skill-building.The keynote address was delivered by Sachin Kakkar, Engineering Director and Site Lead for Privacy, Safety, and Security at Google, who underlined how artificial intelligence can help cybersecurity professionals tilt the balance in their favour. A panel on “Industry Preparedness for AI” and ways to defend against malicious AI garnered strong interest from participants.Another highlight was a panel discussion on the use of AI in combating cybercrime, featuring experts. During this session, the BSides Bangalore LEAP (Law Enforcement Alliance Program) was launched byCybersecurity is a matter of national importance, Says MP Yaduveer at BSides Bangalore 2025