Airtel Business partners with Zscaler to launch Airtel Secure Digital Internet

New Delhi: Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers has partnered with Zscaler, a global cloud security leader, to launch ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet ’ India’s first, fully managed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) based solution designed to protect enterprises from a wide range of cyber threats.

Strengthening enterprise cybersecurity, ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ is a fully?managed solution that integrates Internet Leased Line (ILL) connectivity with Zscaler’s cloud security technology & Security Service Edge (SSE) technology as well as Zscaler Internet AccessTM (ZIATM) to provide advanced security features such as comprehensive threat protection, SSL inspection, cloud firewall and secure access to cloud applications.

Built on the core principle of ‘never trust, always verify the User, Device, and Network, ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ will enable enterprises in India to navigate the complexities of the digital world by leveraging its unique capabilities in an effective, scalable and cost?efficient manner.

Sharat Sinha, CEO – of Airtel Business said, “We are excited to partner with Zscaler to launch ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’  a holistic solution for safeguarding enterprise networks. The cutting?edge solution will ensure that every internet interaction is rigorously verified, authenticated, and authorized to deliver a robust layer of security that protects enterprises from evolving cyber threats. Together with Zscaler, we will offer a seamless and secure experience for businesses across India, enabling them to operate with confidence in today’s complex digital environment”.

The zero trust architecture of ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ reduces attack surfaces while simplifying security management by centralizing policy enforcement. Its inherent cloud?native security ensures consistent protection for users across all locations.

The scalable, cloud?based platform also eliminates the need for costly hardware, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing the total cost of ownership.  Enterprises can now leverage Airtel's extensive, pan?India Internet Leased Line (ILL) connectivity to achieve secure, consistent connectivity across all their office locations. Enterprises also have the flexibility to procure Zscaler SSE as a standalone solution, bundled with Airtel's managed services that can be further tailored for their unique requirements.