Why This Breach Matters
China has experienced its largest-ever data breach, exposing millions of personal records. This alarming incident has reminded the world how vulnerable even advanced economies can be to cyberattacks. Businesses everywhere are now rethinking their security strategies.
Indian Startups Are Taking Action
In India, startups are already reacting. With funding slowing down and market conditions tightening, many are cutting cloud storage costs. However, they are doing so with security in mind. Leading companies are renegotiating contracts with cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
Some have reduced their cloud expenses by 20% to 50%, helping them control spending while keeping security a priority.
The Price War Among Cloud Providers
Top cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure are now competing harder than ever. They offer attractive deals to startups, making it tempting to switch providers or demand better pricing. For instance, ecommerce giants like Meesho and DealShare have reportedly cut their cloud costs by nearly half.
Cost Savings Must Not Compromise Security
Yet, saving money should never come at the cost of data protection. The China breach shows what happens when security takes a backseat. Hackers are always looking for weak spots. Outdated systems, poor security setups, or careless data handling can open the door to disaster.
ViTi Security’s Expert Advice
At ViTi Security, we urge all businesses to take a security-first approach. It is not enough to save on cloud costs. You must also demand strong security guarantees, continuous monitoring, and quick incident response from your providers.
Now is the time to review your agreements, strengthen your defenses, and ensure your cloud setup is secure. Cybercriminals are evolving — your security should too.
“Even if we do not talk about 5G (specifically), the security talent in general in the country is very sparse at the moment. We need to get more (security) professionals in the system”
Bharti Airtel, for example, has been preparing for 5G roll out by upskilling its professionals and offering them certification courses such as CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional). The courses are offered based on skill and eligibility level free of cost.
We didn’t invent the term “fools with tools.” Still, it’s a perfect definition for the practice of buying a stack of sophisticated cybersecurity technology that’s impossible to manage without an MSP or the budget of a Fortune 500 IT department.