A recent Cisco report says only 7% of Indian companies are ready to handle today’s advanced cyber threats, especially those using artificial intelligence. This shows a major weakness in India’s cybersecurity as AI-driven attacks become more common and complex.
Cisco’s 2025, 'Cybersecurity Readiness Index assesses organisations’ preparedness across five key pillars: identity intelligence, network resilience, machine trustworthiness, cloud reinforcement and AI fortification.
The increasing use of AI by malicious actors has escalated cyber threats. Organisations are struggling to defend against sophisticated AI-powered attacks, emphasise the need for advanced security measures.
The report stresses the urgent need for Indian organisations to advance their cybersecurity capabilities and readiness to effectively combat these evolving digital threats.
A significant shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals hampers organisations’ ability to respond effectively to threats. This talent gap is a major challenge in improving cybersecurity readiness.
Many companies use too many separate security tools, making it harder to spot and stop threats quickly. To improve safety, it’s important to simplify and connect these systems.
A majority of organisations expect cybersecurity incidents to disrupt business operations within the next 12 to 24 months, underscoring the urgency to strengthen defenses, as reported by Economic Times.
Cybersecurity incidents have caused substantial financial losses, with many organisations reporting costs exceeding $300,000 per breach. Investing in strong cybersecurity is both a technical and financial necessity.
In response to growing threats, 71% of organisations plan to upgrade their IT infrastructure and 99% expect to increase their cybersecurity budgets in the coming year.
