# Cybersecurity is economic imperative, says Karnataka IT Secretary 2026-08-12T22:13:17+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet N. Manjula, Secretary of Karnataka’s Department of Electronics, IT and BT, said on Wednesday that cybersecurity is no longer just a technology issue but an economic imperative and governance priority. She spoke at a Cyber Dialogue jointly organised by the Karnataka government and the Israeli Consulate in Bengaluru. The event, held under the theme “Stronger Together. Secure Tomorrow,” brought together senior officials, cybersecurity experts, and a delegation of 10 Israeli companies. Discussions covered four areas: innovation and start-ups, industry partnership, talent and skills, and policy and trust. The dialogue aimed to translate knowledge exchange into practical collaboration and strengthen resilience of critical digital infrastructure, The Hindu reports. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Cyber Dialogue, cybersecurity, Global Innovation Alliance, Israel, IT Secretary, Karnataka Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cybersecurity-is-economic-imperative-says-karnataka-it-secretary/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cybersecurity-is-economic-imperative-says-karnataka-it-secretary/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.