In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity across India, PwC India and Google Cloud have announced a new partnership to deliver Google Security Operations, a modern, AI-powered SecOps platform designed to combat the increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. This collaboration aims to provide organizations with advanced tools to detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats more swiftly and effectively.

India’s threat landscape is rapidly evolving, with both public and private sector organizations facing complex challenges. According to the M-Trends 2024 Report, cyber attackers are increasingly focusing on evasion techniques, targeting edge devices, and exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to maintain persistence on networks. The partnership between PwC India and Google Cloud is set to address these issues by leveraging Google’s global threat intelligence and PwC’s cutting-edge security operations.

Key Features of the Partnership

The collaboration introduces several key features:

– AI-Infused Technology: Google Security Operations integrates AI technologies to provide a dynamic and effective response to potential cyber threats.

– Data Residency Controls: With the establishment of Google Cloud’s new Security Operations region in India, customers will benefit from enhanced data residency controls, crucial for security-focused organizations.

– Enhanced Threat Intelligence: The platform offers unparalleled visibility into the global threat landscape, allowing organizations to stay one step ahead of cyber attackers.

Sangram Gayal, Partner & Managed Services Leader – Transformation at PwC India

“With an evolving threat landscape, it is imperative for organizations in India to enhance their threat intelligence capabilities and stay ahead of the curve on cyber resilience. We believe this collaboration between PwC India and Google Cloud could play a transformative role in supporting businesses to derive optimal value from their cloud investments and scale with confidence and agility.”

Vivek Belgavi, Partner & Leader – Alliances & Ecosystems, PwC India

“We are enthusiastic about this partnership with Google Cloud. It is a significant step toward offering our clients a complete managed security solution that integrates seamlessly with their business needs. PwC’s strength in business and technology married with Google Security Operations, will accelerate transformation, increase business agility and maximize use cases.”

Sandeep Patil, Head of Security Partners & MSS, JAPAC, Google Cloud

“Our partnership with PwC India is a testament to the shared commitment of two industry leaders. Bringing together PwC’s vast industry expertise with the power of Gemini in Google Security Operations will be a catalyst to supercharge security operations; this is a game changer for our customers to drive operational excellence and modernize their security operations.”

The strategic partnership between PwC India and Google Cloud represents a pivotal development in the field of cybersecurity in India. By integrating cutting-edge AI technology and global threat intelligence, this initiative promises to significantly enhance the security posture of organizations throughout the country, making it a critical step towards combating the sophisticated cyber threats of today and tomorrow.

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