Only 24% CXOs consider their organisations fully prepared for AI-driven threats: Palo Alto Networks & DSCI report

Palo Alto Networks in partnership with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) released the State of AI Adoption for Cybersecurity in India report. The report found that only 24% of CXOs consider their organisations fully prepared for AI-driven threats, underscoring a significant gap between adoption intent and operational readiness.

The report sets a clear baseline for India Inc., examining where AI adoption stands, what organisations are investing in next, and how the threat landscape is changing. It also surfaces capability and talent gaps, outlines governance, and details preferred deployment models. Together, these insights form a practical roadmap for action.

The report underscores the dual reality of AI: it is a potent defence mechanism but also a primary source of emerging threat vectors. Key findings include:

• Adoption intent is high, maturity is low: 79% of organisations plan to integrate AI/ML towards AI-enabled cybersecurity, but 40% remain ...