Eight in Ten Indian
Enterprises Report Cloud Security Incidents Amid Growing Cyber Threats in
Hybrid and Multicloud Environments
Eighty five percent of organizations in India
reported a cloud security incident of some kind in the last 12 months according
to new research unveiled today by Aviatrix®, the cloud
network security company.
Data breaches (57%) and unauthorized access (43%)
were two of the most common incidents as cloud network security remains a
critical concern for enterprises in India faced with frequent security breaches
and prolific threat actors. Breaches relating to misconfigurations within cloud
firewall settings were a significant issue for 70% of respondents. With nearly
two thirds (63%) of India respondents admitted being very concerned about the
financial impact of such breaches.
The research uncovers limitations within
traditional security models and emphasizes the need for more innovative
next-generation cloud network security strategies to enhance resilience beyond
Cloud Service Providers’ (CSPs) native capabilities. It examines how this
approach provides organizations with greater confidence as they navigate the
complexities of modern digital environments.
Nearly nine in ten (88%) respondents surveyed are
utilizing native cloud provider firewalls, with Kubernetes firewall solutions
being widely adopted in India. Surprisingly, despite the high frequency of
reported breaches, India respondents demonstrated a high level of confidence in
managing cloud workloads.
“Right now, the only
thing outpacing India’s digital growth is cyber risk. The scale and speed of
transformation over the past 10 years in the country is extraordinary. But
unfortunately, cyber threats are rising just as fast, if not faster. And that’s
the reality of the world we live in today,” said Scott
Leatherman, Chief Marketing Officer at Aviatrix.
“Clearly, with the
level of cloud security incidents India enterprises are experiencing, they need
to adopt a cloud-native approach to network security. Traditional
perimeter-based security models don’t apply in the cloud anymore. There is no
fixed perimeter; every service is exposed on the public internet by design.
This means CISOs need to rethink their strategies to secure this borderless
world. They also need to consider how they will maintain robust,
high-visibility network security while still embracing the flexibility and
scale that cloud offers.”
The research was undertaken in April 2025, with Aviatrix surveying more than
800 enterprise IT professionals across the USA and India (407 in India) working
in organizations with over 2,000 employees.
Other key findings include:
Hidden Costs and Cloud
Billing Complexities:
Unexpected costs remain a challenge for two-thirds (66%) of respondents in
India, with 6% incurring costs over $500,000. India respondents expressed
greater interest in consumption-based billing solutions compared to their USA
counterparts.
Cloud Complexity:
India respondents are grappling with greater complexity in managing hybrid
cloud connectivity (38% versus 30% in the USA), with 63% experiencing
cloud-networking-related outages in the past year.
Demand for Cloud
Skills:
As cloud complexity grows, 84% of India respondents underscore the importance
of having the appropriate level of skills for successful cloud strategies.
Aviatrix's research sheds light on the growing need
for comprehensive security solutions that address challenges in multi-cloud and
hybrid environments. By providing innovative strategies and advanced tools,
Aviatrix is committed to empowering organizations to protect their cloud
workloads and optimize their cloud infrastructure.
Increased Traction in
India
Aviatrix India is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviatrix Inc., USA, and its
Bangalore office is the largest site outside of the USA. As the India market
continues to see significant growth in digital adoption and network security
trends, Aviatrix is providing a high impact workplace with excellent
development opportunities across multiple functions.
Mahesh Raghava, VP of Engineering and India Site
Leader at Aviatrix, adds: “We've seen rapid growth in India, with a 4x
increase in hiring over the last year. We have a highly charged team, full of
enthusiasm and energy who all collaborate and contribute to the bottom line of
our parent company. Aviatrix India comprises highly talented professionals with
a strong focus on Diversity, a Center of Excellence with complete site
charter, ownership and deliverables backed by a strong leadership team in the
field of cloud, networking, and security. We are keen to help our customers
overcome the challenges of securely operating in a modern hybrid and
multi-cloud environment.”
Aviatrix is growing fast in India and has multiple
open roles, including senior positions spanning Engineering, Product
Management, Marketing, Finance, and IT. For more details on the research,
Aviatrix's solutions or open vacancies in India, please visit www.aviatrix.com.
For career openings, please click here, selecting APAC.
India – May 21, 2025
