Today there is no clear line between war and peace; only a series of abnormalities that enterprises must learn to live with. As Operation Sindoor demonstrated, cyberattacks now run parallel to kinetic operations, targeting public utilities, government infrastructure and critical systems at speed. For CISOs operating in this quasi-kinetic cyberwar environment, the military's approach - preparing for the worst case, running discrete networks and drilling responses until they become instinct - offers a proven playbook.

In this insightful discussion, retired Major General Bipin Bakshi of Centre for Land Warfare Studies and Siddhant Hira of NatStrat discuss:

• Why there is no new normal - only a series of abnormalities;
• How Operation Sindoor redefined enterprise cyber readiness priorities;
• Why quarterly cyber drills and war-gaming are non-negotiable now.