{"id":237766,"date":"2026-05-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/india-faces-cybersecurity-talent-crunch-as-ai-cloud-drive-demand-report-technology-news\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T05:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T09:30:11","slug":"india-faces-cybersecurity-talent-crunch-as-ai-cloud-drive-demand-report-technology-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/india-faces-cybersecurity-talent-crunch-as-ai-cloud-drive-demand-report-technology-news\/","title":{"rendered":"India faces cybersecurity talent crunch as AI, cloud drive demand: Report | Technology News"},"content":{"rendered":"

India faces cybersecurity talent crunch as AI, cloud drive demand: Report | Technology News<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/technology\/artificial-intelligence\/india-cybersecurity-skills-gap-ai-demand-report-10665764\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-01 05:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: indianexpress.com<\/a><\/p>\n

3 min read<\/span>New Delhi<\/span>May 1, 2026 02:30 PM IST<\/span><\/p>\n

Cybersecurity is rapidly emerging as one of the critical areas in the global digital ecosystem, especially as companies expand their dependence on cloud platforms and artificial intelligence (AI). The rising significance also signals the need for skilled professionals, where India may be lacking. According to a new report by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and the SANS Institute, India<\/span> is facing a sharp shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, with 73 per cent of enterprises and 68 per cent of service providers reporting limited availability of qualified talent.<\/span><\/p>\n

The latest \u2018<\/span>Indian Cyber Security Skilling Landscape Report 2025\u201326<\/span>\u2019 underscores a widening gap between the rapid pace of digital transformation and workforce readiness. The report found that 84 per cent of companies take around one to six months to fill cybersecurity roles. This points at the persistent hiring challenges across the sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another key concern is the mismatch between industry requirements and the capabilities of candidates. As per the report, around 63 per cent of enterprises and 59 per cent of providers claimed that job applicants lack hands-on practical skills. Additionally, nearly 58 per cent of enterprises and 60 per cent of providers admitted that they struggle to find professionals with cross-domain expertise in cloud, applications, and identity systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

The report attributes these gaps to a structural shift in enterprise technology environments, as organisations focus on cloud-native platforms, API-driven architectures, and AI-enabled operations. Just when automation and advanced tools are cutting entry-level roles, the demand for specialised positions critical to decision-making sees a sustained rise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Further, the report claims that AI is emerging as a major driver of demand. About 83 per cent of organisations identify AI and generative AI security skills as critical, while 78 per cent…<\/span><\/p>\n

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