Information security skills is extremely weak in India

India's talent pipeline in information security skills is extremely weak, according to 'The Talent Crisis in Infosec, Report by EC Council (International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants), October 2013'. This could cast a shadow on the government, business and individuals.

WHAT IS INFOSEC?

Information security is the practice of protecting information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording or destruction. Protecting confidential information is a business, ethical and legal requirement.

DEMAND IS BIG...

By 2015, India will need at least 5,00,000 cyber professionals. Government, IT/ ITeS, financial institutions, telecom organisations and hospitals are more vulnerable to cyber threats.

...SUPPLY SITUATION IS BLEAK

Only 0.97% of Indian students have the basic skills in information security.

Just around 13% of students have an understanding of concepts and can be trained in information security.

More than 86% have not been made aware of skills or are not trainable.