Bharti Airtel’s business arm has secured a multi-year contract with the Indian Railway Security Operations Centre (IRSOC). The partnership aims to deliver comprehensive security services, safeguarding the railway’s digital infrastructure. This will enhance data security for over a billion Indians using railway services. The contract includes building a multi-layered cybersecurity ecosystem.
Securing Indian Railways
Airtel Business has been awarded a multi-year contract from the Indian Railway Security Operations Centre (IRSOC) to provide comprehensive security services. The goal is to safeguard the digital backbone of India’s railway network. This announcement was made on October 6, 2025.
Enhanced Security Measures
The project includes designing, building, implementing, and operating a greenfield, multi-layered cybersecurity system. This 24x7x365 protection ecosystem will act as a resilient defense to protect the Indian Railways’ IT infrastructure, ensuring secure digital operations. The enhanced data security will benefit over 1 billion Indians, facilitating seamless ticket booking, payments, and train tracking.
Impact and Scope
Airtel Business will build a multi-layer protection system with advanced and centralized security controls. This will secure the railway’s expansive database. The initiative also includes safeguarding the end-to-end digital operations of the country’s railway services, which involves approximately 160,000 employees across 26 locations.
Technology and Implementation
The technology stack will feature market leader technologies alongside cutting-edge Make in India cybersecurity products. It will deliver a sovereign, fully compliant, and AI-embedded security ecosystem tailored for protecting critical infrastructure.
Executive Perspectives
Sharat Sinha, CEO & Director – Airtel Business, stated that the company understands the importance of advanced defense mechanisms against escalating cyber risks. He expressed honour in being chosen by IRSOC to strengthen the security of India’s railway infrastructure.
Dilip Kumar, EDIP Railway Board, emphasized the increasing reliance on digital technologies for railway operations. He noted that the establishment of IRSOC will aid in providing a centralized Security Operations Centre, efficiently detecting and responding to cyber security threats.
Source: BSE
