Data most valuable asset in current era, digital security need of the hour: MP CM Yadav

Business To Business, Bhopal, 15^th June, 2026:   Mohan Yadav on Monday emphasized the growing importance of cybersecurity, stating that protecting data has become as crucial to national integrity as safeguarding a country's physical borders.
Speaking at a workshop titled "Strengthening the Cybersecurity Framework for State Data", Yadav said that data has emerged as one of the world's most valuable assets and that governments must strengthen their defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
"Today's most valuable asset is data. Digital security is the need of the hour. Data security is as important as national border security."
The Chief Minister announced that the Madhya Pradesh government is planning to establish a Cyber Security Research Centre to enhance the state's ability to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats.
According to Yadav, the centre will help address challenges arising from the rapid evolution of cyber technologies and the growing complexity of online attacks targeting governments, businesses, and citizens.
Yadav noted that:

• Data has become a critical strategic resource.
• Cyber threats are growing in scale and sophistication worldwide.
• Digital infrastructure requires stronger protection mechanisms.
• Governments need dedicated research and institutional capacity in cybersecurity.
• Cybersecurity is now a matter of national and economic security.