U.S.-based cybersecurity company N-able Inc is setting its sights on significant growth in India, with CEO John Pagliuca announcing plans to increase the company’s Indian workforce by at least 50% before the close of 2026.
N-able, which delivers IT management, cybersecurity, and data protection software to over 500,000 organizations around the world, officially opened a Global Capability Center — known as a GCC — in Bengaluru this past Monday. The new facility already has more than 100 employees on staff.
The timing aligns with a surge in India’s broader GCC landscape. According to a report from industry organization Nasscom and consulting firm Zinnov, India’s GCC workforce is expected to climb to 2.36 million workers by the end of 2026, with demand largely fueled by growth in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity fields.
Pagliuca explained the company’s decision to plant its flag in Bengaluru during a recent interview. “The reason we’re in Bengaluru is capability,” he said. “Our priority is to build for the long term, with the right people and a strong foundation, not to pursue a short-term headcount play.”
The CEO was clear that cost savings were not the primary motivation behind the expansion — rather, gaining access to skilled talent was the driving force.
Despite Bengaluru’s reputation as India’s top technology hub, competition for AI and cybersecurity professionals is fierce. Multinational corporations and homegrown tech companies are all vying for the same limited pool of experts.
Pagliuca identified AI engineering, applied machine learning, cloud security, and threat research as some of the most difficult skill sets to recruit. To stand out, N-able is offering competitive compensation packages along with opportunities to contribute to global innovation and build meaningful careers locally.
The new center is also expected to play a central role in countering the growing threat of cybercriminals who are increasingly using generative AI to launch sophisticated, automated attacks. Pagliuca said the Bengaluru team will focus on building defensive AI tools, including systems for automated threat detection, continuous monitoring, and faster incident response.
N-able did not share details about its current reach among small and medium-sized businesses in India or reveal any specific revenue goals for the market.
