Gartner: India’s cybersecurity spend to grow 11.7% to $3.4 billion in 2026

As cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, security leaders are being urged to rethink traditional defence strategies and prepare for an era defined by artificial intelligence, identity-based attacks, regulatory complexity and the looming impact of quantum computing.

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026 in Mumbai set the tone for this shift, with analysts outlining the strategic priorities shaping the next phase of cybersecurity. From the need for post-quantum cryptography to the rise of AI-driven identity threats, the summit highlighted how organisations must rethink governance, resilience and technology investments to stay ahead of emerging risks.

Cybersecurity Spending in India Set to Cross $3.4 Billion

Cybersecurity investment in India continues to accelerate as organisations confront increasingly complex threats. According to new projections from Gartner, end-user spending on information security in India is expected to reach $3.4 billion in 2026, representing 11.7% growth over the previous year.

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