Deloitte India has unveiled ConnectSafe™, a first-of-its-kind cyber-security facility in the country designed to strengthen protection for connected ecosystems and critical infrastructure. The initiative reflects a shift in focus from safeguarding data alone to protecting human lives and operational systems as industries become increasingly interconnected.
Announced on 10 March 2026, the facility has been created in response to the growing risks associated with connected operational technologies. With India rapidly expanding digital ecosystems across sectors such as mobility, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, agriculture and public infrastructure, the potential exposure to cyber threats has significantly increased.
Spread across 4,500 sq ft, the ConnectSafe facility provides a live simulation environment where organisations can test and validate security measures against real-world cyber-threat scenarios. The facility covers multiple sectors including automotive, medical technology, industrial operations and consumer ecosystems, allowing companies to strengthen their cyber resilience without affecting live operational systems.
The environment is designed to replicate real-world cyber incidents and help organisations assess vulnerabilities across interconnected systems. By enabling businesses to simulate cyber threats and evaluate response mechanisms, the platform aims to strengthen defences against complex digital attacks affecting operational technology and connected infrastructure.
According to Romal Shetty, the facility represents a significant step towards strengthening India’s cyber resilience as industries adopt advanced connected technologies. He noted that cyber threats now extend beyond traditional IT systems and increasingly affect the operational backbone of sectors such as smart factories, transportation networks and medical devices. The ConnectSafe platform, he said, allows organisations to experience real-world threat scenarios and improve their ability to safeguard infrastructure and innovation.
Gaurav Shukla highlighted that the facility has been developed in India to address the rapidly evolving cyber landscape. He said the platform brings together cyber testing, threat intelligence and system validation capabilities that enable organisations to proactively secure next-generation technologies and strengthen cyber preparedness.
The facility provides end-to-end security testing across connected systems, covering devices, sensors, networks, applications and cloud infrastructure. It also includes real-time threat detection capabilities through OT-SOC and V-SOC environments, designed to identify and contain cyber risks affecting Internet of Things and operational technology ecosystems.
In addition, the platform incorporates advanced security frameworks for emerging technologies, including quantum-safe systems aimed at protecting critical infrastructure from future cryptographic threats. It also includes security capabilities for software-defined vehicles, over-the-air updates and connected automotive ecosystems.
Specialised zones within the facility allow organisations to visualise how cyber breaches unfold across connected environments. These immersive simulations help teams analyse vulnerabilities, develop response strategies and build stronger protection frameworks for digital and physical systems.
The launch comes at a time when cyber threats are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure and digital public platforms, including payment systems, healthcare networks and connected transportation systems. As India continues to expand its digital public infrastructure and smart ecosystem initiatives, strengthening cyber resilience has become a priority for both enterprises and national infrastructure operators.
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