Bharti Airtel Ltd. and Fortinet Launch Next-Generation Technology with Airtel Secure Internet

Revolutionizing Internet Security

Bharti Airtel Ltd.'s B2B arm, Airtel Business Ltd., has partnered with Fortinet to launch Airtel Secure Internet, a groundbreaking internet security solution. This technology provides a robust and fully managed defense against cyber threats, crucial for businesses leveraging internet lease line circuits.

A Comprehensive Protection Solution

The 'Airtel Secure Internet' offers comprehensive, end-to-end protection through Airtel's state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre integrated with Fortinet’s advanced security orchestration, automation, and response platform. It specifically targets small and medium enterprises, addressing the significant cybersecurity challenges they encounter.

• Challenges Faced: Limited expertise
• Challenges Faced: Fragmented support
• Challenges Faced: High capital expenditure for security infrastructure

Many SMEs are highly vulnerable to internet-based attacks due to inadequate protection or a lack of skilled personnel to manage security effectively across multiple locations.

Future-Proof Service Model

To ensure resilience against cyber threats, Airtel Secure Internet offers a future-proof service model. This model allows for seamless upgrades or downgrades according to business needs, significantly reducing capex expenses, as stated in the exchange filing.

Furthermore, Airtel’s next-gen cyber defence centre, iSOC, integrates advanced orchestration tools with AI and machine learning algorithms to automate threat mitigation and provide proactive, real-time protection.