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Cybersecurity skills gap widens as cyber threats surge: Manoj Abraham

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6 September 2026

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India

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Fusion42 · 6 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The global shortage of cybersecurity professionals grows sharply alongside escalating cyberattacks, with 4.8 million jobs unfilled worldwide and significant financial losses reported in India. The Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit emphasised the urgent need for skilled professionals and the role of indigenous AI in future cyber defence.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a rapidly growing talent shortage as cybercrime surges and AI becomes essential to defence. Investing in workforce development and AI integration now will protect your business from widening attack surfaces.

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