India Faces Cybersecurity Workforce Crisis Amid Digital Transformation

• •73% of enterprises report a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals.
• •84% of organizations take 1 to 6 months to fill cybersecurity roles.
• •AI and GenAI security skills are identified as critical by 83% of organizations.

The Indian Cyber Security Skilling Landscape Report 2025-2026 reveals a significant gap between the rapid digital transformation and the readiness of the cybersecurity workforce. It highlights that 73% of enterprises report limited availability of skilled candidates, with 63% indicating a lack of hands-on practical skills among job applicants. The demand for AI and GenAI security skills is critical, with 83% of organizations identifying it as a requirement. The report also notes that 84% of organizations take 1 to 6 months to fill cybersecurity roles, indicating a severe hiring challenge. The increasing complexity of technologies, including cloud-native platforms and AI, is reshaping security roles, necessitating a shift from traditional perimeter defense to specialized engineering roles. The report calls for actionable recommendations to build a resilient cybersecurity talent pipeline.