India’s AI security at a crossroad: Why 2025 marks the turning point for autonomous cyber defense

India’s digital economy has reached a defining moment. As enterprises fast-track cloud modernization, embrace AI-driven operations, and scale multi-cloud infrastructures, the country finds itself both empowered and exposed. The latest signal comes from a landmark study released today: Palo Alto Networks, in partnership with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), has published the State of AI Adoption for Cybersecurity in India report.

The insight is as urgent as it is revealing—only 24% of CXOs believe their organisations are fully prepared to handle AI-driven threats. This gap between enthusiasm and execution, between investment and readiness, underscores the profound transformation India is undergoing.

The report serves as a baseline for India Inc., mapping where enterprises currently stand, where they intend to go, and what structural challenges stand in their way. It charts investment patterns, explores talent capabilities, evaluates governance maturity and examines how AI is simultaneously ...