L&T Technology Services (LTTS), the technology arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a global provider of engineering and research and development (ER&D) services, has partnered with cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks to develop 5G and operational technology (OT) solutions. We provide security services and solutions. We provide services to companies in all industries.
Under this agreement, LTTS will become a Managed Security Services Partner (MSSP) of Palo Alto Networks, providing a suite of security services to industrial end customers.
Amit Chadha, CEO and Managing Director of L&T Technology Services, said: “Our integrated suite of 5G security solutions helps identify all assets, prevent security threats and protect complex OT environments. environment can be created.”
That said, LTTS offers managed services for Palo Alto Networks Zero Trust OT security solutions, enabling customers to outsource day-to-day management of OT security to their IT firms. The partnership also aims to provide comprehensive 5G native security solutions that utilize AI and ML technologies to combat advanced cyber threats in OT environments.
In January, LTTS acquired the Smart World & Communication (SWC) business of parent company Larsen & Toubro Limited in an all-cash transaction worth INR 800 crore. The company said this strengthened its security product portfolio through its Security Operations Center (SoC), which includes managed SOC services and cybersecurity advisory services.
The joint team will support customers around the world with SoCs with 24/7 monitoring capabilities, while also providing OT cybersecurity and product security credentials to meet the demands of the global cybersecurity market. .
Anand Oswal, senior vice president of network security at Palo Alto Networks, said that LTTS’ OT security support and services in various industry verticals “makes the OT environment more effective as the company builds zero trust OT security solutions.” It really helps protect us,” he said. The latest cyber threats”.
A January study by cybersecurity firm Fortinet found that 96% of Indian OT environments had experienced at least one intrusion in the last 12 months, and 90% had experienced three or more. was shown to be of greatest concern to
In an interview with Tech Circle, Clifton Menezes, Executive Vice President, India Head of Group Portfolio at Capgemini, explained that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), smart sensors, mobility solutions and connected devices on the manufacturing floor He said that the increased use of human resources and robots has made these things possible. Facilities prone to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
In April, LTTS posted 2.2% consecutive revenue growth in Q4 FY2023 at constant currencies. The IT services company exceeded analyst expectations and outperformed top-tier competitors such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and HCL Ltd.
