Google Cloud has launched its new AI-powered Security Operations region in Mumbai, enhancing cybersecurity for Indian organizations. This initiative offers advanced tools like the Investigation Assistant and Applied Threat Intelligence to detect and mitigate threats efficiently. With local data residency controls and expert support from Mandiant, Indian businesses can now better protect their data and respond to cyber risks.
Google Cloud Enhances India’s Cybersecurity with New Tools and Local Data Control
Key Highlights
- Google Cloud launches AI-powered Security Operations region in Mumbai to boost cybersecurity in India.
- New tools like Investigation Assistant and Applied Threat Intelligence enhance threat detection and response.
- Mandiant Managed Defense and CyberShield offer expert support and advanced capabilities for Indian organizations.
New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, Google Cloud has announced the launch of its new Security Operations (SecOps) region in India. This development brings advanced AI-powered security tools closer to Indian organizations, enhancing their ability to protect data and privacy. Here’s what this means for businesses and how it impacts the cybersecurity landscape in India.
Key Highlights of Google Security Operations in India
- Data Residency Controls: With the new SecOps region in Mumbai, organizations can now store their Google Security Operations data locally. This is a critical step for security-conscious enterprises, ensuring compliance with Indian data residency regulations.
- AI-Powered Threat Detection: Google Cloud’s Security Operations platform leverages generative AI to enhance the detection and mitigation of threats, making security operations more efficient and effective.
Sangram Gayal, Partner & Managed Services Leader, Transformation at PwC India, highlighted the benefits of AI-powered security operations: “AI-powered security operations help organizations reduce their cyber risk, get faster at detection and disruption of cyberthreats, and improve their efficiencies. PwC is thrilled to announce our partnership with Google Cloud. By combining our expertise and Google Security Operations, we will be able to offer our clients a modern, AI-powered security operations platform.”
New Tools for Enhanced Security
Google Cloud has introduced several new features to its Security Operations platform to help organizations better manage cybersecurity threats:
- Investigation Assistant: This tool guides security professionals through the platform based on the context of an investigation, reducing manual processes and improving efficiency.
- Applied Threat Intelligence: By automatically applying Google Cloud’s threat intelligence to an organization’s environment, this feature helps uncover more threats and reduces cyber risk.
Jyothi Prakash, India Head of Google Cloud Security, emphasized the importance of AI in modern security operations: “Today’s complex threat landscape, combined with talent shortages, requires immediate and innovative solutions. Gemini in Google Security Operations is a catalyst to supercharge our customers’ security operations, a game changer to drive operational excellence with Google’s AI at scale. With the launch of our new SecOps region in India, Google Cloud can help more organizations in both the private and public sectors reap the benefits of secure cloud infrastructure, and truly make Google part of their security team with a modern, AI-powered SecOps strategy.”
To further strengthen security operations, Google Cloud has integrated services from Mandiant, a leading cybersecurity firm. This includes:
- Mandiant Managed Defense: Provides expert support for rapid threat detection and response.
- Mandiant Hunt: Offers proactive threat hunting capabilities to detect and mitigate potential risks.
Public sector customers can also benefit from Google SecOps CyberShield, which helps build and enhance their cyber threat capabilities.
Raju Chekuri, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Netenrich, expressed enthusiasm for the new SecOps region: “As a pure-play and strategic partner of Google Cloud, Netenrich is excited that it has launched the India region for its AI-powered Security Operations. It helps us greatly to address strong regulatory requirements in Indian banking and retail sectors designed to protect enterprises, as India bets big on the digital economy.”
Key Features of Google Security Operations
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Residency Controls | Store security operations data locally in India |
| AI-Powered Threat Detection | Utilizes generative AI to detect and mitigate threats |
| Investigation Assistant | Guides security professionals through investigations based on context |
| Applied Threat Intelligence | Automatically applies threat intelligence to an organization’s environment |
| Mandiant Managed Defense | Expert support for rapid threat detection and response |
| Mandiant Hunt | Proactive threat hunting capabilities |
| Google SecOps CyberShield | Enhances cyber threat capabilities for public sector customers |
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