Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Indian Enterprises Face AI Scaling Hurdles Due to Security Risks
Big companies in India worry about keeping their data safe when they use AI.
Almost everyone thinks that protecting data and people's privacy is the biggest problem.
Many also worry about keeping their data clean and the best technology to use.
Experts say that AI is changing how we protect data, as both the people who attack and defend use it.
Companies must make sure data is safe from the start of any AI project.
If businesses don't build security and trust into AI, they might not be as successful.
Data security and privacy are the top concerns hindering AI scaling in Indian enterprises.
Phishing is a major cybersecurity concern, cited by 77% of CIOs.
AI-generated threats are emerging as new security risks for businesses.
Cloud-native security and zero-trust architectures are gaining importance.
Data quality and change management also present challenges to AI adoption.
- Who
- Over 350 CIOs and technology leaders across India's top enterprises were surveyed.
- What
- Data security and privacy risks are the biggest barriers to scaling AI in Indian enterprises.
- When
- The report was released on Saturday.
- Where
- The report focuses on Indian enterprises.
- Why
- Enterprises cite security and privacy risks, among others, as challenges to scaling AI adoption.
Challenges in AI Adoption
Other Challenges
Barriers to AI adoption
Challenges in AI Adoption
Data security and privacy are the primary barriers.
Other Challenges
Other factors like data quality, technology choice, and change management also create hurdles.
- Survey Focus
- AI in Enterprise
- Respondents
- 350+ CIOs/Tech Leaders
- Primary Concern
- Data Security and Privacy
- CIOs Citing Phishing Concern
- 77%
- Key Solutions
- Cloud-native security, zero-trust
