Ransomware attacks have emerged as a persistent and economically damaging threat to enterprises operating in increasingly digital and interconnected environments. Indian organizations, particularly those relying on software-intensive business processes, face heightened exposure due to rapid digital transformation, cloud adoption, and limited cyber risk awareness. While existing ransomware research largely concentrates on technical detection and prevention mechanisms, relatively little attention has been paid to ransomware as a product-level risk influencing software design decisions, accountability, and long-term resilience.

This study proposes a risk-aware software product management perspective for addressing ransomware threats in Indian enterprises. Using a secondary data-driven approach, the research synthesizes insights from industry reports, national cyber advisories, and documented ransomware incidents to identify key risk drivers and economic consequences. The study introduces a conceptual framework that maps ransomware risks to product management decisions across the software lifecycle, emphasizing resilience, accountability, and cost-sensitive prioritization.

The findings highlight that ransomware resilience is not merely a security feature but a strategic product capability with measurable economic implications. By embedding risk-awareness into product planning and design, software product managers can improve organizational preparedness, justify security investments, and contribute to the stability of India’s digital ecosystem. The study aligns with national objectives of building trustworthy, resilient, and accountable digital products.