# Cyberattacks trigger hiring surge for AI, cloud security experts in India 2026-08-09T19:50:39+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A spate of high-profile cyber attacks has pushed Indian companies to aggressively hire for specialised roles in cloud security, AI security and threat intelligence. ET reports hiring has risen 15-20% over the past year, with firms like Accenture, TCS, Deloitte, and JPMorgan Chase leading the charge. Salaries for niche skills now start at Rs 25-30 lakh and can cross Rs 1.2 crore. Demand for AI-related cybersecurity skills has grown 2.5 times since 2020, according to Accenture's research. However, the supply of skilled talent is not keeping up, forcing companies to source beyond metros and invest heavily in reskilling. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: AI security, cloud security, cybersecurity, hiring, India, talent shortage Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cyberattacks-trigger-hiring-surge-for-ai-cloud-security-experts-in-india/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cyberattacks-trigger-hiring-surge-for-ai-cloud-security-experts-in-india/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.