Indian Enterprises to Boost Information Security Spending to $3.3 Billion by 2025

Mumbai: Indian companies are expected to increase their expenditure on information security, with total end-user spending projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, according to a new report. This represents a 16.4% increase from 2024, driven by the rising number of cybersecurity threats, evolving regulations, and the growing adoption of cloud technology.

The report by Gartner states that businesses are investing more in security to tackle persistent challenges such as ransomware attacks, data breaches linked to generative AI (GenAI), and complex regulatory requirements. Companies are focusing on real-time threat detection and incident response to secure their hybrid information technology (IT) environments.

Among all segments, security services are expected to see the highest growth, with spending projected to increase by 19% in 2025. Spending on security software is also set to rise, reaching $1.2 billion, as companies seek to consolidate their security platforms and improve cloud protection. Gartner predicts that by 2028, 40% of IT services contracts will include security components.

Additionally, by 2026, 75% of organisations with GenAI initiatives will shift their spending focus from structured to unstructured data security. The report highlights two key cybersecurity trends that will shape 2025: the growing impact of GenAI on data security and the transition to cyber resilience. Organisations are moving beyond focusing solely on preventing cyberattacks and are now prioritising strategies to minimise the impact of security incidents.

Businesses are expected to invest in synthetic data tools to replace traditional anonymisation methods, reducing privacy risks and ensuring compliance. Shailendra Upadhyay, Senior Principal at Gartner, notes that these security challenges are pushing organisations to strengthen their security strategies. "The chief information security officers (CISOs) in India are prioritising investments in cloud security, access management, and data privacy to improve their defenses and ensure business continuity," he said.

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• Published On: Mar 13, 2025, at 10:14 AM IST

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