Nearly half of Indian enterprises plan SOCs, but human expertise still anchors cybersecurity decisions

As cyber threats grow in volume and sophistication, almost half of Indian enterprises are planning to set up dedicated Security Operations Centres (SOCs) to strengthen their cyber resilience. A new global study by Kaspersky shows that 44% of organisations in India intend to establish SOCs primarily to improve their overall cybersecurity posture, slightly below the global average of 50%, but still indicative of strong momentum.

The research, conducted among senior IT security leaders at companies with more than 500 employees, focused on organisations that currently do not have a SOC but plan to build one soon. Spanning 16 countries across APAC, META, LATAM, Europe, and Russia, the study sheds light on why enterprises are investing in SOCs, what capabilities they prioritise, and how they balance technology with human expertise.

Why Indian companies are building SOCs

Beyond strengthening security posture, 41% of Indian respondents cited the need to ...