Archive · 18 Nov 2025
India's Cybersecurity: Quantum Threats Loom, AI Investment Surges
India's computers are at risk from a new kind of hacking called quantum computing.
Many companies haven't started protecting themselves yet.
Meanwhile, they're spending more money on something called AI to keep their computers safe.
AI can do things on its own now, but there are still some risks.
A new law in India will help protect people's private information and make AI safer.
Quantum computing poses a significant future threat to India's cybersecurity landscape.
40% of Indian organizations have not started implementing quantum-resistant security measures.
AI is the top area of investment for Indian organizations, with 46% prioritizing it for cybersecurity.
Organizations are moving towards agentic AI for autonomous security actions.
India's Data Protection and Digital Privacy Act (DPDP) is expected to boost data governance and AI responsibility.
- Who
- Indian organizations and their cybersecurity leaders
- What
- Facing quantum computing threats and investing in AI for cybersecurity
- When
- Currently, with future threats looming
- Where
- India
- Why
- Rapid digital transformation and the need for data sovereignty and cyber resilience
Urgency for Quantum-Resilient Security
AI's Role in Enhancing Cybersecurity
Quantum Computing Threat
Urgency for Quantum-Resilient Security
Quantum computing poses a significant future threat to India's cybersecurity landscape.
AI's Role in Enhancing Cybersecurity
40% of Indian organizations have not started implementing quantum-resistant security measures.
AI Investment and Deployment
Urgency for Quantum-Resilient Security
AI is the top area of investment for Indian organizations, with 46% prioritizing it for cybersecurity.
AI's Role in Enhancing Cybersecurity
Organizations are moving towards agentic AI for autonomous security actions.
- Report Title
- PwC's Quantum-Ready Cybersecurity in India
- Publication Date
- November 18, 2025
- Quantum Threat Awareness
- 40% of Indian organizations have not started implementing quantum-resistant security measures
- AI Investment Priority
- 46% of organizations prioritize AI for cybersecurity
- AI Deployment Areas
- Cloud security, data protection, cyber defence, and security operations
- Data Protection Law
- India's Data Protection and Digital Privacy Act (DPDP)
