Majority of firms hit by cyber breaches as security talent crunch worsens

New research reveals that 86 per cent of organisations worldwide experienced at least one cybersecurity breach during the past 12 months, pointing to widening vulnerabilities in corporate defences at a time when qualified security expertise remains scarce.

The findings, drawn from a comprehensive industry assessment, highlight a troubling disconnect between rising cyber threats and the ability of companies to counter them effectively. Even as attack sophistication grows, many organisations struggle to attract and retain experienced cybersecurity professionals needed to build robust protective measures.

The talent shortage presents a compounding challenge for Indian businesses operating in an increasingly digitalised economy. With more enterprises moving operations online and handling sensitive customer data, the demand for skilled security personnel has intensified across the region, putting additional pressure on firms already stretched thin by breach incidents.

Industry observers note that the combination of pervasive breaches and professional scarcity creates an urgent imperative for companies to strengthen recruitment strategies, invest in staff training, and adopt advanced security technologies that can help offset talent limitations. Organisations across South Asia are being urged to prioritise cybersecurity investment as a business-critical function rather than a peripheral concern.