Airtel Secure Digital Internet is India’s first fully managed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) based cyber protection solution.
Airtel, Gurugram (India), October 14, 2024: Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications services providers, has partnered with Zscaler, a global cloud security leader, to launch ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ – India’s first fully managed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) based solution designed to protect enterprises from a wide range of cyber threats.
Strengthening enterprise cybersecurity, ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ is a fully managed solution that integrates Airtel’s Internet Leased Line (ILL) connectivity with Zscaler’s cloud security technology and Security Service Edge (SSE) technology, as well as Zscaler Internet AccessTM (ZIATM) to enable advanced security features such as comprehensive threat protection, SSL inspection, cloud firewall and secure access to cloud applications. Based on the core principle of ‘never trust, always control the user, device and network’, ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ will enable enterprises in India to navigate the complexities of the digital world by leveraging the unique capabilities in an effective, scalable way. and cost-efficient way.
Sharat Sinha, CEO of Airtel Business, said: “We are excited to partner with Zscaler to launch ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ – a holistic solution for securing enterprise networks. The advanced solution ensures that every internet interaction is rigorously verified, authenticated and authorized to provide a robust layer of security that protects businesses from evolving cyber threats. Together with Zscaler, we will provide businesses across India with a seamless and secure experience, allowing them to work with confidence in today’s complex digital environment.”
Anant Nag, Regional Vice President, India and SAARC, Zscaleradded, “We are excited to expand our partnership with Airtel Business to create a solution that meets the growing needs of our customer base. Cybersecurity is a critical business priority, and enterprises across the market are doubling down on implementing zero-trust solutions to keep their organizations secure. The genesis of this joint solution was driven by market needs and growing demand, and we look forward to working with Airtel to help our customers in their cloud security transformation.”
India is at the forefront of technology innovation and adoption, with companies, small and large, leading the way on a global scale. However, this exponential growth has also attracted the attention of threat actors, who are increasingly targeting local entities to launch attacks. According to Zscaler ThreatLabz, Indian companies saw more than 79 million phishing attacks and more than 5 billion encrypted attacks last year alone, making India one of the top three most targeted markets globally. Now, more than ever before, it is important for organizations in India to strengthen their cybersecurity while managing multi-vendor security stacks, budget constraints, skills shortages and time-to-market issues. The zero-trust architecture of ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ reduces the attack surface and simplifies security management by centralizing policy enforcement. Inherent cloud-native security ensures consistent protection for users across all locations. The scalable, cloud-based platform also eliminates the need for expensive hardware, improves operational efficiency and reduces total cost of ownership.
To further optimize network performance and minimize latency, Airtel has also strategically enhanced its Internet Points of Presence (PoPs) by integrating Zscaler’s advanced security stack. As a leading Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) partner of Zscaler, Airtel is equipped to deliver comprehensive managed services that span the entire security lifecycle – from initial deployment to ongoing, high-quality support. Businesses can now leverage Airtel’s comprehensive pan-India Internet Leased Line (ILL) connectivity to achieve secure, consistent connectivity across all their office locations. Businesses also have the flexibility to purchase Zscaler SSE as a standalone solution, bundled with Airtel’s managed services that can be further tailored to their unique requirements.
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