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Gartner expects end-user spending on information security in India to reach $3.4 billion in 2026, an 11.7% increase from the previous year as enterprises respond to rising cyber threats and tighter regulatory requirements.
The research firm said growing risks from AI-enabled cyberattacks and compliance obligations under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act are pushing organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity strategies.
According to Gartner, Indian chief information security officers are increasingly shifting toward proactive security models that prioritize identity-based threat detection and prevention.
Senior principal analyst Shailendra Upadhyay said identity-related attacks—including credential theft and deepfake-enabled fraud—are expanding the cyber threat landscape and driving demand for identity-focused security solutions.
He noted that identity threat detection and response technologies are becoming a priority as enterprises try to protect digital identities across cloud platforms, enterprise systems and applications.
Security software is expected to remain the largest segment of cybersecurity spending in India, reaching $1.56 billion in 2026, representing growth of about 12.4%. Organizations are increasing investments in technologies such as endpoint protection platforms and security information and event management tools to strengthen infrastructure and cloud security.
Spending on security services is also projected to grow 11.1% to about $1.44 billion, driven by rising adoption of managed security services. These services help organizations monitor and respond to threats without building large in-house cybersecurity teams.
Network security spending is forecast to grow to roughly $437 million in 2026.
Gartner said many enterprises are adopting managed detection and response services to deal with the growing complexity of cyber threats and a shortage of specialized cybersecurity talent.
Director analyst Alex Michaels said regulatory pressures are also reshaping the role of cybersecurity leaders. New data protection laws and evolving AI regulations are forcing organizations to strengthen governance and compliance processes.
According to Gartner, cybersecurity leaders must increasingly collaborate with legal, risk and procurement teams to manage regulatory obligations and ensure organizations remain resilient against evolving cyber threats.
The firm said the combination of AI adoption, geopolitical tensions and regulatory volatility will require Indian organizations to rethink how they allocate cybersecurity resources and build long-term resilience strategies.
The research firm said growing risks from AI-enabled cyberattacks and compliance obligations under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act are pushing organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity strategies.
According to Gartner, Indian chief information security officers are increasingly shifting toward proactive security models that prioritize identity-based threat detection and prevention.
Senior principal analyst Shailendra Upadhyay said identity-related attacks—including credential theft and deepfake-enabled fraud—are expanding the cyber threat landscape and driving demand for identity-focused security solutions.
He noted that identity threat detection and response technologies are becoming a priority as enterprises try to protect digital identities across cloud platforms, enterprise systems and applications.
Security software is expected to remain the largest segment of cybersecurity spending in India, reaching $1.56 billion in 2026, representing growth of about 12.4%. Organizations are increasing investments in technologies such as endpoint protection platforms and security information and event management tools to strengthen infrastructure and cloud security.
Spending on security services is also projected to grow 11.1% to about $1.44 billion, driven by rising adoption of managed security services. These services help organizations monitor and respond to threats without building large in-house cybersecurity teams.
Network security spending is forecast to grow to roughly $437 million in 2026.
Gartner said many enterprises are adopting managed detection and response services to deal with the growing complexity of cyber threats and a shortage of specialized cybersecurity talent.
Director analyst Alex Michaels said regulatory pressures are also reshaping the role of cybersecurity leaders. New data protection laws and evolving AI regulations are forcing organizations to strengthen governance and compliance processes.
According to Gartner, cybersecurity leaders must increasingly collaborate with legal, risk and procurement teams to manage regulatory obligations and ensure organizations remain resilient against evolving cyber threats.
The firm said the combination of AI adoption, geopolitical tensions and regulatory volatility will require Indian organizations to rethink how they allocate cybersecurity resources and build long-term resilience strategies.
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