SBI Launches Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence Following Data Exposure Incident
State Bank of India (SBI) inaugurated a cybersecurity centre of excellence named CyRIS to enhance its capabilities in threat intelligence, cyber defence, digital forensics, malware analysis, ethical hacking, fraud analytics, AI security, and quantum-safe technologies. This initiative follows a recent data exposure incident involving nearly 3,900 customer records on the dark web. SBI also reported that 1.81 lakh of its 2.45 lakh employees completed cybersecurity e-learning in FY26, aiming to strengthen digital safety and awareness.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 26 Oct, 04:32 pm. Other outlets followed.