LTTS partners with Palo Alto Network on OT security offerings

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)’s technology arm L&T Technology Services (LTTS) that provides engineering and R&D (ER&D) services globally, has partnered with cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks to offer security services and solutions in 5G and Operations Technology (OT) to offer enterprises across verticals.

Under the agreement, LTTS will become a Palo Alto networks managed security services partner (MSSP), delivering a suite of security services to end customers in industrial verticals.

Amit Chadha, CEO and Managing Director, L&T Technology Services said, “Our integrated suite of 5G security solutions will help identify all assets, prevent security threats and protect complex OT environments, thereby creating a secure environment for organizations to thrive and flourish”.

That said, LTTS will provide a managed service offering for Palo Alto Networks Zero Trust OT Security solution, allowing customers to outsource the day-to-day management of their OT security to the IT firm. The partnership also aims to provide comprehensive 5G-native security solutions that utilize AI and ML technologies to combat advanced cyber threats in the OT environment.

In January, LTTS acquired Smart World & Communication (SWC) business of its parent firm Larsen & Toubro Limited in an all-cash deal worth ₹800 crore. The company said that this has bolstered its security offerings portfolio with Security Operations Centers (SoC) including managed SOC services and cyber security advisory services.

The joint team will support customers across the world with SoCs which have 24x7 monitoring capabilities, while also offering OT cybersecurity and product security credentials to address the demands of the global cybersecurity market, the company.

Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President, Network Security, Palo Alto Networks said that since the company builds Zero Trust OT Security solution, LTTS’ OT security support and services in a variety of industrial verticals, helping them to “effectively protect their OT environments from the latest cyber threats”.

A January study by cybersecurity firm Fortinet, showed that 96% of OT environments in India experienced at least one intrusion in the past 12 months and 90% had more than three intrusions - making it a top concern for the C-suite.

In an interview with Tech Circle Clifton Menezes, executive vice president, India Head, Group Portfolio at Capgemini said, the increased use of industrial internet of things (IIoT), smart sensors, mobility solutions, connected devices or robots in shop floors are making these facilities prone to more and more sophisticated cyber-attacks.

In April, LTTS posted a 2.2% sequential revenue growth in constant currency terms for Q4FY23. The IT services firm surpassed analyst expectations and outperformed top-tier rivals such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and HCL Ltd.