Airtel receives CERT-IN empanelment for cyber security services

Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said it has been empanelled by the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) that will allow the telecom major to offer its cyber-security solutions to government organisations.

With this empanelment, Airtel will be able to offer its cyber-security solutions to the union government and state governments as well as public sector entities, in addition to corporate customers, a statement said.

Airtel provides end-to-end managed security services to enterprise customers under Airtel Secure, which combines Airtel's robust network security with cutting-edge solutions delivered through global partnerships, it added.

As part of Airtel Secure, Airtel has set up a Security Intelligence Centre with access to advanced technology and AI/ML tools to track and mitigate potential online threats.

The company said Airtel Secure has created the most comprehensive solutions portfolio - from endpoint protection, email protection to cloud DDOS protection and more - through strategic partnerships with global leaders such as Cisco, Radware, VMWare and Forcepoint.

"Airtel is trusted by over one million enterprises of all sizes. The CERT empanelment is a major milestone in our journey to becoming the preferred partner for enterprises when it comes to security, which is a top priority in today's digitally connected world," Ajay Chitkara, Director and CEO – Airtel Business, said.