Zscaler and Bharti Airtel Announce Launch of ‘AI and Cyber Threat Research Center’ to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Trusted AI in India

Udaipur: Leading cloud security company Zscaler has announced the launch of the “AI and Cyber Threat Research Center – India” in collaboration with one of India’s largest telecom service providers, Bharti Airtel (Airtel).

This joint digital initiative aims to strengthen India’s national cybersecurity capabilities. The center will focus on protecting critical sectors, industries, and key digital assets that are vital to the country’s economy and national security, including telecommunications, banking, and energy. It is also dedicated to safeguarding digital users and promoting the responsible and trustworthy use of AI in India’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem.

Gopal Vittal, Executive Vice Chairman of Bharti Airtel, stated, “At Airtel, our commitment has always been to secure our customers and the nation’s digital infrastructure. This partnership with Zscaler is an extension of that commitment. By leveraging our AI capabilities and large-scale operations, we aim to protect India’s growing digital ecosystem. We will focus on addressing market-specific challenges to build a more secure and resilient Digital India, where every citizen and institution can connect and grow with confidence.”

Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Zscaler, said, “India is building digital systems at a population scale unmatched anywhere else in the world. Such an ambitious vision cannot be secured using legacy firewalls and VPNs, which were not designed for today’s hyper-connected world.”