The fourth edition of Secure in India 2026 examines the transformation of Cyber Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India as they assume an increasingly strategic role in enabling cybersecurity, digital trust, and business resilience for global organisations. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological disruption, expanding AI adoption, evolving regulations, and heightened cyber threats, Cyber GCCs have become centers of leadership, innovation, and value creation.
The report highlights the continued expansion of the Cyber GCC ecosystem, with organisations increasing the scale, scope, and influence of cybersecurity functions delivered from India. Cyber GCCs are now deeply integrated into global cybersecurity operations, contributing to strategy, governance, risk management, security operations, and emerging domains such as AI security, quantum security, and operational technology security. Their growing representation in global leadership forums underscores the trust and accountability placed on India-based cybersecurity teams.
A key theme explored in this edition is the evolution of cybersecurity talent. As demand for specialised cyber skills continues to rise globally, Cyber GCCs are investing heavily in workforce development, cross-skilling, AI-driven learning, and talent retention. Emerging skills such as AI security, cyber resilience, cloud security, data protection, and cybersecurity governance are becoming critical areas of focus. The report also examines how organisations are creating future-ready talent ecosystems through structured learning programs, collaborative knowledge sharing, and technology-enabled training approaches.
The intersection of AI and cybersecurity forms a central pillar of the report. While AI is enabling significant gains in operational efficiency, threat detection, risk management, and compliance monitoring, it is also introducing new risks related to data security, governance, model vulnerabilities, third-party dependencies, and regulatory compliance. The study explores how Cyber GCCs are balancing AI adoption with robust governance frameworks, security controls, and responsible AI practices to strengthen enterprise resilience and trust.
Innovation and research remain at the forefront of Cyber GCC growth. The report highlights increasing investments in cybersecurity research and development, the establishment of dedicated cybersecurity laboratories, and the expansion of Centers of Excellence across critical domains. Cyber GCCs are increasingly contributing to product development, automation, intellectual property creation, and advanced cybersecurity solutions, positioning India as a key engine of global cybersecurity innovation.
