ISACA Report: India faces rising cybersecurity demand amid shrinking in-house training efforts

Despite India’s growing cybersecurity needs, fewer organizations are equipping non-security employees with the skills to move into cyber roles, reveals ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2025 report. The study notes that while 40 percent of India-based cybersecurity teams remain understaffed and 68 percent have unfilled positions, only 34 percent of enterprises are now providing cross-training—down from 50 percent a year ago.

Interestingly, 39 percent of respondents said that more than half of their existing cybersecurity staff had transitioned from non-security roles, underscoring the potential of upskilling initiatives that many organizations are now abandoning.

“India’s cybersecurity landscape is at a pivotal point, with rising demand for skilled experts to navigate a complex threat environment,” said RV Raghu, ISACA India Ambassador and Director, Versatilist Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. “Persistent talent shortages and underinvestment in training leave enterprises vulnerable. To defend against today’s sophisticated threats, Indian organizations must invest ...