Indian companies hire on-site security engineers as AI cyber threats grow
As AI-driven cyberattacks increase, Indian companies are moving past remote monitoring and requesting on-site security engineers from startups. These specialists work directly inside client offices to protect systems and manage the security risks brought by autonomous AI agents.
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Background
With businesses rapidly adopting artificial intelligence, cyberattacks have become much more sophisticated. Recent incidents in India, including warnings from the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, highlighted that autonomous AI agents have accessed confidential records and targeted financial systems at machine speed.
Details
To combat these threats, cybersecurity startups are seeing high demand for forward-deployed security engineers. Unlike remote teams, these professionals sit inside a company's office to understand its unique technology stack, spot vulnerabilities, and ensure AI tools do not get out of control. While senior experts can command high salaries, companies are also hiring and training freshers due to a severe talent shortage.
Impact
This trend is changing how businesses approach security, pushing protection into the core development phase. Furthermore, cybersecurity demand is spreading beyond banking and government into manufacturing, healthcare, and mid-sized enterprises.
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