Deloitte Opens ConnectSafe Cyber Security Facility in Bengaluru

The Global consulting firm Deloitte has launched a new cyber security facility which is named the ConnectSafe in Bengaluru. This launched to strengthen protection against cyber threats targeting connected technologies and critical infrastructure. This facility aims to help organizations identify vulnerabilities and test their systems against advanced cyber attack scenarios. This ConnectSafe cyber security facility is claimed to be the first of its kind in India.

Focus of ConnectSafe Cyber Security Faciltiy

Not like other traditional cyber security centres that mainly focus on protecting information systems. This ConnectSafe facility by Deloitte concentrates on protecting operational technology ecosystems. These include systems that directly control physical infrastructure and industrial processes.

Cyber attacks are targeting such systems can have serious consequences, including disruptions in factories, power plants, banks, automobiles, machinery and healthcare systems.

The ConnectSafe cyber security lab are aims to detect and prevent these risks before they impact real- world operations.

Why Cybersecurity Ecosystems Is Becoming Critical

Today’s Modern industries are rapidly moving toward hyper connected ecosystems. In which where digital systems interact with physical infrastructure through sensors, automation and internet enabled devices.

While these technologies improve efficiency they also increase the exposure to cyber threats.

Technological Experts warn that vulnerabilities in connected operational systems can escalate quickly into large scale disruptions and cause lot of damage.

The Deloitte ConnectSafe cyber security facility has been designed to help organizations identify such weaknesses early and strengthen system resilience.

Features of the ConnectSafe Cyber Security Lab

The ConnectSafe facility in Bengaluru spans approximately 4,500 square feet and offers an advanced environment to simulate real world cyber threats.

The lab recreates operational conditions across different industries to test the resilience of connected technologies.

Key features of the ConnectSafe cyber security lab include,

• Simulation of real world cyber attack scenarios
• Testing of industrial and connected devices
• Evaluation of security controls in complex systems
• Risk assessment for products, platforms and infrastructure

These capabilities help organisations detect vulnerabilities without interrupting their live operations.

Industries That Will Benefit from ConnectSafe

The ConnectSafe cybersecurity facility will support organizations across multiple sectors where connected systems play a critical role.

The facility will support sectors such as,

• Automotive and mobility systems
• Medical technology and healthcare
• Industrial manufacturing ecosystems
• Consumer electronics and connected devices

By testing cyber risks in these sectors, the ConnectSafe cyber security centre aims to improve the safety and reliability of connected technologies.

Open Platform for Researchers and Institutions

Deloitte has also stated that the ConnectSafe facility will be available to the wider community beyond corporate clients.

Researchers, academic institutions, students and government agencies will be able to use the platform to assess security vulnerabilities in connected devices and infrastructure.

This collaborative approach will help strengthen cybersecurity research and innovation in India.

By providing a simulated environment for testing cyber threats, the facility encourages knowledge sharing between industry, academia and public institutions.

Question

Q. Which global consulting firm launched the ConnectSafe cyber security facility in Bengaluru?

A. PwC
B. Deloitte
C. EY
D. KPMG