SANS Institute and Data Security Council of India (DSCI) come together to present a comprehensive view of India’s evolving cyber security workforce landscape.
As India accelerates toward a digitally driven economy, this report explores a critical question:
Are we building cyber professionals who can perform when it matters most?
About the Report
The India Cyber Security Skilling Landscape Report 2025 to 2026 offers an in-depth analysis of how emerging technologies, shifting threat dynamics, and evolving enterprise architectures are redefining cyber security roles and skills in India.
Developed through extensive industry research and stakeholder insights, the report highlights:
- The growing complexity of cyber environments driven by AI, cloud, and hybrid systems.
- The widening gap between certifications and real-world capability.
- Emerging roles and domains facing acute talent shortages.
- The urgent need for hands-on, scenario-based skilling approaches.
This is not just a report. It is a strategic call to action for industry, government, and academia.
Why This Matters
India stands at a pivotal moment in its cyber security journey.
While the country has a strong talent pipeline and rapidly expanding digital infrastructure, the challenge is no longer about the number of professionals. It is about the depth of their capability.
Organizations are moving toward AI-driven and cloud-native environments. Threat actors are becoming faster and more sophisticated. Security failures now carry real operational and economic consequences.
The report highlights a fundamental shift:
Cyber security readiness depends on what professionals can do, not just what they know.
