AI Adoption in Cybersecurity Surges Across India: 94% Already Using It

Fortinet recently announced the findings of a 2025 IDC survey highlighting how organizations across India are adopting AI as the frontline of their cyber defence strategy. The IDC study, commissioned by Fortinet, reveals that AI has moved beyond hype to become a critical enabler of speed, accuracy, and scale in security operations, and is now shaping hiring priorities, investment strategies, and the architecture of modern cybersecurity teams.

AI’s Growing Influence on the Cyber Landscape
AI is transforming both sides of the cybersecurity equation. For defenders, it offers the potential to automate detection, accelerate response, and scale threat intelligence with unprecedented speed. But the same capabilities are now being leveraged by attackers, who are using AI to launch stealthier, faster, and more adaptive attacks. According to the IDC Study, nearly 72% of organizations across India say they have encountered AI-powered cyber threats in the past year. Of those, 70% reported ...