India’s cybersecurity talent challenge: Why more automation must be matched by better skills
By Diwakar Dayal, Managing Director and Area Vice President – India & SAARC at SentinelOne
Artificial intelligence is changing not just how organisations defend themselves against cyber threats, but also what they need from the people responsible for that defence. As security tools take on more alert triage, investigation and response tasks, the role of cybersecurity professionals is shifting towards validating findings, recognising unfamiliar threats and making decisions that require context and judgement. For India, the challenge is to ensure that workforce capabilities evolve alongside this growing automation.
The scale of India’s cybersecurity talent challenge is reflected in the Data Security Council of India’s Indian Cyber Security Skilling Landscape 2025–2026. According to the report, 73% of surveyed enterprises reported limited availability of skilled cybersecurity candidates, while 63% cited gaps in candidates’ practical, hands-on capabilities. These findings highlight a critical priority: alongside adopting advanced security technologies, organisations must develop professionals equipped...
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