End-user spending on information security in India is set to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, marking a 16.4 percent increase from 2024, according to Gartner.
This surge is driven by challenges such as data sprawl from generative AI, ransomware threats, evolving regulations, and widespread cloud adoption. Indian enterprises are prioritizing investments in cloud security, access management, and data protection to enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Security services are expected to see the highest growth at 19 percent in 2025, fueled by a shortage of skilled professionals and increased reliance on managed security services.
Spending on security software will reach $1.2 billion, with rising investments in application security, cloud security, data security, and infrastructure protection to counter new AI-related vulnerabilities.
Generative AI is reshaping data security strategies, leading to a shift in focus from structured to unstructured data protection. Gartner predicts that by 2026, 75 percent of organizations with GenAI initiatives will prioritize unstructured data security.
“AI is transforming cybersecurity by decentralizing decision rights and accountability,” said Abhyuday Data, Director Analyst at Gartner. “As business leaders increasingly use AI to drive strategic value, security and risk management (SRM) leaders must embrace collaborative risk management. This approach strengthens cyber risk ownership and ensures data readiness and security for AI initiatives.”
Cyber resilience is emerging as a key focus, with organizations shifting from prevention to impact minimization and adaptability in response to inevitable cyber incidents. Security leaders are adopting deterrence measures and advanced cyberstorage solutions to safeguard critical data and infrastructure.
Baburajan Kizhakedath
