Airtel Business to partner with Zscaler to launch ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ – CRN – India

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading mobile operators has partnered with Zscaler, a global leader in cloud security, to launch ‘.Airtel Safe Digital Internet ‘- India’s first solution, powered by Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) designed to protect businesses from various cyber threats.

Promoting enterprise cybersecurity, ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ is a fully managed solution that combines Airtel’s Internet Leased Line (ILL) connectivity with Zscaler’s cloud security technology & Security Service Edge (SSE) and Zscaler Internet AccessTM (ZIATM) to provide security tools. features such as comprehensive threat protection, SSL scanning, cloud firewall and secure access to cloud applications. Built on the core principle of ‘never trust, always verify User, Device and Network’ – ‘Airtel Safe Digital Internet‘ will help Indian businesses to navigate the challenges of the digital world using its unique capabilities in an efficient, streamlined and cost-effective manner.

Sharat Sinha, CEO – Airtel Business said, “We are happy to partner with Zscaler to launch ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ – a comprehensive solution to protect businesses. The compact solution will ensure that every internet connection is authenticated, authenticated and authorized to provide strong security that protects businesses from cyber threats. Together with Zscaler, we will provide consistent and secure information to businesses across India, enabling them to operate with confidence in today’s challenging digital environment”.

Anant Nag, Vice President, India & SAARC, Zscaleradded that “We are happy to expand our partnership with Airtel Business to find a solution that supports the growth of our customers.” Cybersecurity is a business priority and businesses in the market are increasingly implementing zero-based solutions to keep their organization secure. The launch of this connectivity solution was driven by market demand and financial need and we look forward to supporting our customers on their journey to transform cloud security with Airtel.

India is at the forefront of innovation and adoption of businesses, both small and large, leading the world. However, this massive growth has also attracted the attention of terrorist actors who are focusing on local organizations to launch attacks. For example, according to Zscaler ThreatLabz, in the last year alone, Indian businesses have seen more than 79 million attacks and more than 5 billion threats, making India among the top three markets in the world. Now, more than ever, it is imperative for Indian organizations to strengthen their cyber security while managing the stacks of multi-vendor security, budget constraints, talent gaps and time to market. Zero trust architecture of ‘Airtel Safe Digital Internet‘ reduces the attack surface while facilitating security management by centralizing rules. Its cloud-based security ensures consistent security for users across all environments. The scalable, cloud-based platform also eliminates the need for expensive hardware, improves operational efficiency and lowers total cost of ownership.

To improve network performance and reduce latency, Airtel has also expanded its Internet Points of Presence (PoPs) solutions through the integration of advanced Zscaler security. As a recognized Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) partner of Zscaler, Airtel is equipped to deliver a full range of managed services, including the entire security lifecycle – from initial deployment to ongoing, advanced support. Businesses can now use Airtel’s multi-channel, pan-India Internet Leased Line (ILL) to achieve secure, seamless connectivity across their locations. Businesses also have access to Zscaler SSE as a standalone solution, integrated with Airtel’s managed services that can be customized according to their unique needs.