NEW DELHI: A recent report by PwC India Digital Trust Insights 2025 reveals that 93% of Indian executives surveyed anticipate a rise in their cybersecurity budget next year, with 17% planning to increase their budgets by 15% or more. Furthermore, 42% of Indian business leaders are prioritizing data protection and remediation in the aftermath of recent cyber breaches as their main cyber investment for the coming year.<\/p>\n
Indian executives rank cybersecurity as their top risk mitigation priority (61%), followed by digital and technology risks (60%), inflation (48%), and environmental risks (30%) for the next 12 months, as per findings from PwC’s 2025 Digital Trust Insights – India Highlights.<\/p>\n
The report featured insights from 4,042 business, technology, and security executives across various regions, including 155 executives representing Indian businesses. Cloud-related threats remain a prime worry, cited by 55% of Indian executives as their most concerning cyber risk. However, 50% of security leaders and chief financial officers (CFOs) feel least prepared to address these threats in the coming year.<\/p>\n
All security leaders and CFOs said regulations have prompted them to boost their cyber investments with 74% enhancing or strengthening their cybersecurity stance. This underscores the critical role of strategic investments and regulatory compliance in shaping a resilient cyber future for Indian businesses.<\/p>\n
Published On Nov 21, 2024 at 07:01 PM IST<\/p>\n
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