Exclusive Chat with Major General Pawan Anand on AI, Cybersecurity & DPDP Act | ICCC 2025

The International Conference on Cyberlaw, Cybercrime and Cybersecurity (ICCC) 2025 gathers national and international experts to discuss the most pressing challenges in the digital era. In this exclusive conversation with DT, Major General Dr. Pawan Anand, Director of Center for Emerging Technologies, Atmanirbhar Bharat, United Services Institution of India, shares his insights on the growing role of AI in cyber threats, defenses, and governance.

In this interview, Major General Anand discusses:

✔ The significance of ICCC 2025 amid rising cyber threats
✔ How AI is being used by both attackers and defenders in cybersecurity
✔ The defender’s dilemma and the critical role of AI in mitigating risks
✔ The government’s proactive approach to citizen protection in the digital age
✔ The impact of the DPDP Act and its rules in strengthening cyber defenses
✔ The balance between AI innovation and regulation to ensure safe technology adoption

Major General Anand emphasizes that AI must be leveraged to strengthen cyber defenses, and that effective policies, legal frameworks, and technological solutions must work together to safeguard citizens while fostering innovation.

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