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Why Cybersecurity is Important for Startups.?

Vijay Borkar (VBCloudboy)
5 min readJan 2, 2025

A Story of Mr. Uttam

In the bustling city of Bangalore, Mr. Uttam <a fictitious character>, a 46-year-old entrepreneur, was living his dream. After years of working in the corporate world, he finally took the plunge and started his own tech startup, “InnovateX.” With a small but dedicated team, he was determined to make a mark in the industry. However, like many startups, InnovateX faced a significant challenge: Cybersecurity.

The Early Days

Mr. Uttam’s journey began with a vision to create innovative software solutions for small businesses. He knew the market was competitive, but he believed in his team’s ability to deliver. In the early days, the focus was on product development, customer acquisition, and scaling operations. Cybersecurity was not a priority.

The Wake-Up Call

One morning, Mr. Uttam received a frantic call from his CTO. Their systems had been breached, and sensitive customer data was…

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Vijay Borkar (VBCloudboy)
Vijay Borkar (VBCloudboy)

Written by Vijay Borkar (VBCloudboy)

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