Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, #CISC#, relinquished the appointment today after a distinguished tenure marked by transformational leadership and an unwavering commitment to #TriServices# integration. Throughout his illustrious journey in uniform, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit epitomised strategic foresight, operational brilliance and inspirational leadership. His tenure at #HQ_IDS# was defined by landmark contributions that have reshaped the contours of integrated defence playing a pivotal role in #OperationSindoor#, a defining moment in India's #NationalSecurity# calculus; steering the release of 20 Joint Doctrines and Primers that institutionalised #TriServices# thought; conceptualising #RanSamwad# 2025 & 2026, an unprecedented Military Dialogue platform; orchestrating the Combined and Joint Commanders Conferences #CCC# 2025 & 2026; and anchoring the formulation of Defence Forces Vision 2047 - a transformative roadmap for a technology-driven, integrated and future-ready military. HQ_IDS / Chief of Defence Staff conveys its profound appreciation for his outstanding service to the Nation. His enduring contributions towards fostering #TriServices# cooperation and #CapabilityDevelopment# will continue to inspire future generations of the #IndianArmedForces#. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

Ransomware recovery isn't just about restoring data. It's about restoring the business. @Clumio (by @Commvault) CEO Poojan Kumar tells @PatrickMoorhead why boards must prioritize recovery readiness: Can critical operations come back online fast enough to protect customers? $CVLT

Ransomware fundamentally changed cybersecurity. But @Broadcom’s Chad Rikansrud says frontier AI could make that shift “look like just a brief footnote.” Why? @Broadcom's Chad Rikansrud tells @GregLotko and @danielnewmanUV that models can connect configuration gaps and minor vulnerabilities into complete attack paths. $AVGO

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A ransomware group just shut down thousands of colleges during finals week. We break down why ransomware remains the most attractive tool in the attacker's playbook, why SMBs are just as much at risk as large enterprises, and what security leaders need to think about beyond their own perimeter. Read here. 👇