Dual role of AI in security-both as a tool for protection & a vulnerability

The DQ Digital Leadership Conclave 2025, themed “India and the AI Revolution,” brought together industry experts to discuss the role of AI in enterprise transformation. A look at the panel on “How Indian IT Services Can Lead in the AI Revolution “

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The panel discussion “How Indian IT Services Can Lead in the AI Revolution” was moderated by Dhaval Gupta, Director, Cyber Media India Ltd. The panelists were Niraj Kumar, VP & Head - IT, Sinch; Faizul Mufti, Vice President - Information Security, Genpact; Irshad Saifi, Director IT & Digitization (CDIO), Amarchand Shardul Mangaldas and Baidyanath Kumar, CISO & Data Protection Officer, J K Lakshmi Cement.

The panel discussion brought together industry experts to discuss the evolving role of AI, security, and data in enterprise transformation. The conversation revolved around key challenges and opportunities in AI adoption, security concerns, and the crucial role of data governance in shaping the future of digital businesses.

THE GROWING NEED FOR AGILITY, SCALABILITY, AND SECURITY

One of the dominant themes discussed was the increasing demand for agility, speed, and scalability in enterprise solutions. As organizations integrate AI into their workflows, they are also focusing on revenue margins and operational efficiency. However, security remains a primary concern, with businesses seeking to leverage AI not only to drive outcomes but also to safeguard their models against threats.