Fortinet report – AI skillsets critical to address cybersecurity skills gap solution in India

Fortinet released its 2025 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, shedding light on the new and persistent challenges Indian organizations face due to the cybersecurity skills gap. The survey’s key findings include:

• As organizations are turning increasingly to AI to strengthen their security postures and fill gaps, they also acknowledge that AI may be used against them as an engine of new or improved cyberattacks, especially given the lack of AI skillsets across teams.

• Lack of cybersecurity awareness and training remains the top cause of breaches.

• Boards lack cyber knowledge, despite it being a priority.

• Organizations want cybersecurity personnel with certifications.

“This year’s survey further underscores the urgent need to invest in cybersecurity talent,” said Vivek Srivastava, Country Manager, India & SAARC at Fortinet. “Without closing the skills gap, organizations will continue to face rising breach rates and escalating costs. The findings highlight an inflection point ...