Sep 09, 2026

Secure in India 2026 : Cyber GCCs in the age of AI

The Secure in India 2026: Cyber GCCs in the Age of AI report presents a comprehensive view of the evolving role of cybersecurity-focused Global Capability Centres (Cyber GCCs) in India. It examines how Cyber GCCs are strengthening global cyber resilience, enabling secure AI adoption, driving cybersecurity innovation, and addressing emerging digital risks, while highlighting their growing importance in global cybersecurity strategy, talent development, and capability building.

Key findings from the report

Cybersecurity talent remains a critical differentiator

 
 
  • AI security has emerged as the top-priority cybersecurity skill area for Cyber GCCs.
  • Demand is rising sharply for skills in cyber resilience, governance, cloud security, risk assessments, and cybersecurity architecture.
  • Cybersecurity workforce stability has improved, with nearly half of Cyber GCCs reporting attrition below 7 per cent.
  • Training programmes, participation in cyber forums, collaborative learning and AI-powered learning tools are among the most preferred approaches to develop talent.

AI is reshaping cybersecurity operations:

 
 
  • AI has emerged as a force multiplier for Cyber GCCs, delivering greater operational efficiency and improved risk and threat management.
  • Key AI-enabled cybersecurity use cases include automation of various security tasks, third party cyber risk management, enhanced threat modelling, improved SOC alert triage, and faster analysis of cyber threats.
  • Data security and privacy concerns, governance and compliance risks, and model vulnerabilities rank among the top AI security challenges.
  • Many organisations are now implementing AI security policies, governance functions, risk assessment frameworks and dedicated monitoring capabilities to manage AI-related risks.

Cyber GCCs are becoming centres of innovation:

 
 
  • Significant number of Cyber GCCs now operate dedicated cybersecurity R&D labs.
  • Cybersecurity operations, risk assessments, engineering and automation are emerging as priority domains for innovation.
  • Increasing demand for specialised cybersecurity expertise, autonomous security operations and AI-led innovation are expected to shape the future of Cyber GCCs over the next three to five years.

Cyber resilience remains a boardroom priority:

 
 
  • Evolving regulations, third-party risk management and cybersecurity challenges arising from emerging technologies remain leading concerns for Cyber GCC leadership.
  • AI misuse, operational technology security risk, software supply chain risks and third-party cyber risks have emerged among the key cybersecurity risks tracked by global boards.
  • AI security, OT security and quantum security have become critical and Cyber GCCs are playing a significant role in strengthening their global organisations deal with them

Cyber GCC ecosystem continues to expand and mature:

 
 
  • More than 25 per cent of Cyber GCCs now have nearly half of their global cybersecurity workforce based in India.
  • 51 per cent of organisations have global cybersecurity teams reporting into India-based cyber GCC leadership.
  • 80 per cent of Cyber GCCs have representation in global cybersecurity committees, reflecting their growing strategic influence.
  • Availability of cybersecurity talent, uninterrupted service delivery, and innovation remain the primary factors driving the Cyber GCC model.
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