Airtel Business has secured a multi-year contract from the Indian Railways Security Operations Centre (IRSOC) to design, build, and operate a comprehensive cybersecurity protection ecosystem for one of the world’s largest railway networks. The initiative aims to establish a greenfield, multi-layered defence framework to safeguard Indian Railways’ extensive IT infrastructure and ensure safe, uninterrupted digital operations across its services.

The project will leverage Make in India cybersecurity technologies, creating a sovereign, compliant, and AI-driven security ecosystem to protect critical railway assets. With over 13,000 trains, 20 million daily passengers, and 1.5 billion tonnes of freight moved annually, the digital protection of Indian Railways is a national priority.

Sharat Sinha, CEO and Director of Airtel Business, said the advanced security stack will enhance efficiency in ticketing, data management, and cyber threat protection. Dilip Kumar, EDIP – Railway Board, emphasized that IRSOC will enable real-time monitoring, early threat detection, and collaboration with national cybersecurity agencies, reinforcing reliability and passenger safety.

This partnership underscores Airtel Business’s growing leadership in critical infrastructure cybersecurity and digital resilience.