India's cybersecurity hiring is surging as Generative AI and LLM-driven attacks target banks, fintechs, hospitals, government portals and e-commerce firms. Demand outstrips supply, driven by the DPDP Act, cloud migration and AI-powered threats. Employers prefer demonstrable skills such as OSCP and CEH plus hands-on experience, while hiring concentrates in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Noida, Gurugram and Chennai, with remote roles rising rapidly.
