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Why Critical Sectors in India Need Secured Internet Leased Line

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  • 16 February 2026
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Why Critical Sectors in India Need Secured Internet Leased Line
 

India is on the brink of a digital revolution, with its digital economy projected to contribute a staggering 20% to the nation’s GDP by 2026. This rapid transformation has seen critical sectors like healthcare, education, and manufacturing adopt advanced technologies such as AI-driven diagnostics, hybrid learning platforms, and Industry 4.0 automation.

However, this progress has a shadow: India now accounts for 13.7% of all global cyber incidents, making it one of the most targeted countries in the world. For enterprises in these vital sectors, a standard internet connection is a potential vulnerability that requires the specialised safety net of a secure and dedicated Internet connection.. Here ACT Secured Internet Leased Line raises the level of security assurance with its enterprise-grade firewall solution combined with a managed service

 

The Shifting Threat Landscape and the Case for Dedicated Connectivity

The healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors are the bedrock of India's growth as they fuel the educational, employment and wellbeing opportunities for the entire nation. A security breach in these areas can be catastrophic. It would not only lead to financial loss or reputational damage, but can result in the exposure of sensitive patient records, the disruption of life-saving medical equipment, or a complete operational shutdown that ripples through the national supply chain.

Hence, it isn’t a surprise that the digital expansion of these core industries has dramatically increased the attack surface for cybercriminals. In 2025 alone, India witnessed over 369 million distinct malware detections. The healthcare sector has become the primary target, accounting for 21.82% of all cyberattacks in the country. Educational institutions and manufacturing units follow closely, as they often handle sensitive personal data or intellectual property while operating on legacy systems that lack mature security infrastructure

This surge in threats is driving a major change in compliance needs. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 and its subsequent 2025 Rules mandate that enterprises, especially in healthcare and education, implement reasonable security safeguards to protect personal data. Failure to comply can result in catastrophic financial penalties of close to ₹250 crore

To comply with these high standards, enterprises are moving away from shared broadband and toward Internet Leased Lines (ILL). Unlike broadband, which is a shared connection susceptible to speed fluctuations and security gaps, an ILL provides a 1:1 dedicated, private link. This dedicated nature ensures consistent performance and minimises entry points for breaches, making it the go-to solution for business set-ups that cannot afford even a few seconds of downtime or a single data leak.

 

ACT Secured Internet Leased Line: Strengthening the First Line of Defence 

While a standard ILL provides reliability, ACT Enterprise offers a managed security layer that fortifies an enterprise’s first line of defence: the firewall. In the current threat environment, a firewall acts as the critical gateway, filtering out malicious content like Trojans (which make over 43% of detections) and ransomware before they enter the internal network.

The core advantage of ACT Secured Internet Leased Line lies in its Managed Services experience. Many Indian enterprises struggle with a chronic shortage of cybersecurity talent. ACT Enterprise addresses this by managing the entire security lifecycle — from professional installation and policy configuration to ongoing maintenance, security patches, and hardware replacement. This ‘set and forget’ model allows enterprises to focus on their core operations while ACT Enterprise handles the complex task of proactive threat management

Furthermore, ACT Secured ILL offers proactive threat monitoring at the device (firewall) level which is integrated with AI capabilities. By utilising threat detection, the system can identify and respond to evolving external security threats like Trojans, viruses, ransomware, zero-days in real-time. At the same time, users inside the customer’s network are prevented from accessing unwanted, malicious content and from accidentally reaching harmful websites

For critical sectors, ACT Secured ILL includes specific features designed for high-stakes environments:

Last-Mile Redundancy: Prevents service paralysis in critical service providers such as hospitals, banks and digital payment platforms, emergency dispatch, and utilities where downtime is unacceptable.

Symmetrical Speeds: Critical for sectors like healthcare (telemedicine) and education (video streaming), where upload and download speeds must be equal to prevent lag during real-time interactions.

Dedicated Bandwidth: If an enterprise subscribes to 100 Mbps, they receive a guaranteed, unshared 100 Mbps at all times, ensuring that mission-critical applications never compete for bandwidth.

As India’s crucial growth sectors navigate the complexities of a digital-first economy, the need for a resilient digital backbone is non-negotiable. ACT Secured Internet Leased Line provides more than just high-speed internet; it offers a comprehensive security ecosystem that guards against the rising tide of cyber threats. By combining a dedicated 1:1 scalable connection with enterprise-grade protection, managed end to end, ACT Enterprise enables enterprises in these sectors to meet strict regulatory demands while ensuring their digital future remains secure and uninterrupted.