According to a report by Gartner, Indian enterprises are set to increase their investment in information security, with total end-user spending projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025. This represents a 16.4 per cent rise from 2024, driven by escalating cybersecurity threats, evolving regulations, and the growing adoption of cloud technology.
The report highlights that businesses are ramping up security investments to address persistent challenges, including ransomware attacks, data breaches linked to generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), and complex regulatory requirements. Companies are focusing on real-time threat detection and incident response to secure their hybrid IT environments.
Among all segments, security services are expected to witness the highest growth, with spending projected to increase by 19 per cent in 2025. Investment in security software is also set to rise, reaching $1.2 billion, as businesses look to consolidate security platforms and strengthen cloud protection.
The report further predicts that by 2028, 40 per cent of IT services contracts will incorporate security components. Additionally, by 2026, 75 per cent of organisations with GenAI initiatives will shift their spending focus from structured to unstructured data security.
The report also highlights two key cybersecurity trends shaping 2025. The first is the increasing impact of GenAI on data security, requiring companies to implement new protection strategies. Businesses are expected to invest in synthetic data tools as an alternative to traditional anonymisation methods, reducing privacy risks and ensuring compliance.
Similarly, the second major trend is the shift toward cyber resilience. Organisations are moving beyond merely preventing cyberattacks to prioritising strategies that minimise the impact of security incidents. This transition acknowledges that cyber threats are inevitable, and companies must be prepared to adapt and recover swiftly.
