SINGAPORE, October 9, 2024 – Tata Communications has announced a strategic collaboration with Palo Alto Networks, the global leader in cybersecurity, aimed at bolstering the cyber resilience of global enterprises. This alliance seeks to empower businesses with advanced cybersecurity solutions, addressing the increasingly complex threats in today’s digital landscape.
The rise of digital transformation, cloud adoption, and remote work has significantly expanded the attack surface for organizations. This has made them more vulnerable to sophisticated cyberthreats, demanding robust and integrated cybersecurity solutions. By partnering with Palo Alto Networks, Tata Communications aims to deliver a best-in-class offering that integrates Palo Alto’s industry-leading cybersecurity technologies with Tata Communications’ expertise across network and cloud security, cyberthreat detection and response, and security assessments.
The collaboration will leverage Palo Alto Networks’ cutting-edge platforms to offer advanced threat detection and proactive threat isolation, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) 2.0 and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) capabilities. The alliance provides a comprehensive security fabric that supports seamless deployment, improved incident response times, and optimized security management.
Tata Communications, a part of the Tata Group, is recognized for enabling the digital transformation of enterprises in more than 190 countries. With expertise in network, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions, Tata Communications connects businesses to 80% of the world’s cloud giants and serves 300 of the Fortune 500 companies. The company’s partnership with Palo Alto Networks further strengthens its ability to provide tailored, end-to-end security solutions to its global customer base.
Vaibhav Dutta, Associate Vice President and Global Head of Cybersecurity Products & Services at Tata Communications, highlighted the importance of a unified approach: “As cyberthreats become more complex, it’s critical for businesses to adopt a platform-centric approach to cybersecurity. Our strategic collaboration with Palo Alto Networks simplifies enterprise security management, providing businesses with a single, cloud-based cybersecurity solution.”
Michelle Saw, Vice President of GTM and Ecosystems at Palo Alto Networks, noted the strength of the partnership: “Tata Communications’ proven capabilities as a Managed Cybersecurity Service Provider perfectly complement our advanced technologies. Together, we can help enterprises worldwide improve their security posture and mitigate risks more effectively.”
This partnership offers businesses a comprehensive cybersecurity solution, combining the power of Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma Access platform with Tata Communications’ managed services and deep industry expertise. With a focus on providing operational efficiency and significant cost savings, enterprises can expect rapid detection, faster response times, and streamlined security management.