Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
LTTS secured a $100 million program in cybersecurity from the Maharashtra State Cyber Department. It involves establishing an AI & ML-driven Cybersecurity & Digital Threat Analytics Center to enhance citizen cyber safety. The initiative aims to provide advanced Cyber Security Solutions, a Digital Threat Analytics Centre, Central Emergency Response Team, and a Security Operations Centre among other things.
Article Summary:
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) announced a significant milestone in securing a program worth around $100 million from the Maharashtra State Cyber Department. This initiative aims to establish an AI & ML-driven Cybersecurity & Digital Threat Analytics Centre for Maharashtra Cyber, focusing on enhancing citizen cyber safety and awareness. LTTS, in collaboration with M/s KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP, will provide advanced Cyber Security Solutions for the state, addressing Cybercrime Incidents and Investigations through cutting-edge technology.
The program includes the establishment of a Digital Threat Analytics Centre (DTAC) and a Centre of Excellence (COE) equipped with advanced digital forensic tools such as Deepfake detection, Mobile Malware forensics, IoT investigation, and more. Additionally, a Central Emergency Response Team (CERT) will deal with incident response based on advanced cyber threat intelligence and analytics. The initiative also involves setting up a state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC) fortified by AI & ML technologies to protect critical infrastructure.
L&T Technology Services CEO, Amit Chadha, highlighted the significance of this deal and the company’s expertise in setting up command centers, emphasizing the importance of investing in advanced digital safeguard platforms for the benefit of society. The collaboration with M/s KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP further strengthens the project’s scope and commitment to public safety.
LTTS’ integration of Smart World and Communication has boosted its capabilities to provide advanced engineering solutions for public cyber safety, potentially setting the stage for global expansion of these offerings. The successful execution of this program in India will not only benefit the state of Maharashtra but also pave the way for LTTS to extend its cybersecurity capabilities worldwide.
Overall, this landmark program in cybersecurity underscores LTTS’ commitment to developing secure and digitally interconnected cities, leveraging cutting-edge technology to combat cyber threats and enhance public safety.
