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Research Paper | Computer Science and Engineering | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 182 - 188 | India
Cybersecurity Management Imperative: Driving Resilience and Competitive Advantage in Indian Startups and Digital Enterprises - A Secondary Data Analysis
Abstract: India's rapidly expanding digital economy has enabled startups and digital enterprises to scale quickly by leveraging cloud computing, data analytics, and platform-based business models. While this digital dependence has accelerated innovation and market reach, it has also significantly increased exposure to cyber threats such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, identity theft, and service disruptions. For many startups operating under resource constraints and intense growth pressure, cybersecurity continues to be treated as a technical concern rather than a strategic management priority. This study examines cybersecurity management as a critical imperative for strengthening organisational resilience and achieving sustainable competitive advantage in Indian startups and digital enterprises. Using a secondary data analysis approach, the research synthesises insights from academic literature, industry reports, regulatory publications, and documented cyber incidents. The findings highlight that proactive cybersecurity management enhances operational continuity, stakeholder trust, regulatory compliance, and long-term business sustainability. By repositioning cybersecurity as a strategic enabler rather than a cost centre, this paper contributes to the growing discourse on cybersecurity governance from a management perspective, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs, managers, policymakers, and researchers.
Keywords: Cybersecurity Management, Digital Enterprises, Indian Startups, Organisational Resilience, Competitive Advantage, Cyber Risk Governance, Secondary Data Analysis
How to Cite?: Sakshi Wani, Sejal Malpani, Sarang Walimbe, "Cybersecurity Management Imperative: Driving Resilience and Competitive Advantage in Indian Startups and Digital Enterprises - A Secondary Data Analysis", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 182-188, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SC26211112026, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SC26211112026