An Exclusive Interview with Deep Chanda, Chief Officer at Ampcus Cyber, a Bengaluru-based cybersecurity company
Deep Chanda, CEO of Bengaluru-based Ampcus Cyber, leads India’s cybersecurity charge amid rising AI-driven threats. In this interview, he unveils strategies to combat ransomware, fortify defenses, and why Bengaluru is the epicenter of digital protection innovation.
Can you introduce Ampcus Cyber and what makes your Bengaluru-based approach unique in the global cybersecurity market?
Deep Chanda: Ampcus Cyber, headquartered in Bengaluru, is a global cybersecurity firm that combines human-led expertise with AI-driven intelligence to deliver end-to-end security solutions. Our approach stands out by integrating cybersecurity operations, compliance, and risk management into a single framework, ensuring organisations achieve both resilience and regulatory adherence.
By embedding security into clients’ operational workflows, we move beyond reactive protection to proactive, sustainable trust.
Our Bengaluru base allows us to use India’s talent pool while serving global markets with regional relevance, offering clients clarity over complex situations, faster response times, and a model that merges advanced technology with human-led oversight.
What key cybersecurity solutions does Ampcus Cyber offer, such as threat detection or cloud security, and how do they stand out?
Deep Chanda: Ampcus Cyber provides a complete suite of cybersecurity solutions to protect against modern digital threats. Our services include advanced threat detection and response, managed security operations centre, cloud security, compliance and governance frameworks, security testing, and AI-based analytics.
Our integrated approach combines human expertise with automated systems to deliver real-time threat detection, faster response, and strategic risk management.
Our solutions are developed to match the operational needs of our clients, which include their specific local requirements, while our security management system helps clients maintain better control over their security resources. Ampcus Cyber protects organizations from new cybersecurity threats through its active defense systems, which use intelligence to build their permanent cybersecurity defenses.
What are the most pressing cybersecurity challenges facing Indian enterprises today, especially in sectors like BFSI or IT?
Deep Chanda: Most pressing cybersecurity challenges for Indian enterprises stem from rapid digital transformation, cloud adoption, and increasing use of AI, particularly in BFSI and IT.
AI-driven phishing, deepfake fraud, advanced malware, skill shortages, regulatory pressure, and the need for scalable, resilient security frameworks continue to strain existing defences.
To effectively manage changing cyber risks, organisations must adopt integrated protection, real-time threat intelligence, and robust human oversight to strike a balance between operational efficiency and security.
What growth milestones has Ampcus Cyber hit recently, and what are your expansion plans from Bengaluru?
Deep Chanda: Ampcus Cyber has seen strong global momentum, including 100 % year‑on‑year growth and an expanding customer base across BFSI, healthcare, IT/ITES, government, and other sectors, underpinned by expanded regional delivery and talent investments.
Launch of operations in Zimbabwe and onboarding local leadership to support adoption of cybersecurity services across government and enterprise. We have also hosted major industry events like the Cybersecurity Summit in Bangalore and CISO Roundtable in Cambodia, bringing decision makers together.
Also, planning to expand in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the America with capabilities in compliance services, security testing, and managed detection and response.
How does Ampcus Cyber support SMEs versus large enterprises in building cyber resilience?
Deep Chanda: The cyber protection organization Ampcus Cyber assists businesses of all sizes to develop cyber defense systems which match their operational size and specific security needs. Our team offers managed security services at competitive prices to SMEs without any compromise to necessary regulations.
Our products and service model uses AI-based automation together with human expert monitoring to help organizations build better cybersecurity systems and control their risks while protecting their business growth.
What advice would you give businesses in Bengaluru or India to strengthen their cybersecurity posture?
Deep Chanda: Businesses in Bengaluru or India should treat cybersecurity as a business priority, not just an IT function. Start by reducing complexity through integrated security frameworks that offer visibility across systems, cloud, and third-party risks. Invest in continuous monitoring, regular security testing, and employee awareness to reduce human error.
Strong governance, alignment with regulations, and a balance between AI-driven automation and skilled human oversight are essential to build resilience against evolving cyber threats.
Deep Chanda’s Ampcus Cyber blueprint stresses proactive innovation against evolving cyber risks. From Bengaluru, his vision empowers businesses to build resilient defenses. As threats grow, he urges immediate action: secure today for a fortified digital tomorrow.
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