RailTel and Cylus to Enhance Cybersecurity in Indian Railway Infrastructure

New Delhi: RailTel, one of the most trusted end-to-end telecom, IT, and ICT solution providers in India, and Cylus, the leader in cybersecurity for the rail industry, are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration to strengthen the cybersecurity framework of Indian Railways infrastructure.

RailTel known for its extensive pan-India optic fiber network and pivotal role in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services, has partnered with Cylus to integrate and deploy CylusOneTM, Cylus’ rail-specific cybersecurity solution. This partnership will focus on enhancing the security of railway signaling systems, both trackside, onboard, and SCADA systems within Indian railway infrastructure.

Key Aspects of the Collaboration:

• Market Expansion: The collaboration will explore the supply of Cylus' state-of-the-art cyber defense technologies for the Indian market. This expansion will enhance cybersecurity in India's railway infrastructure and public transport domains.
• Professional Services Integration: Cylus will provide professional services to RailTel to facilitate the integration and deployment of the CylusOneTM product into RailTel systems. This integration will be pivotal for enhancing cybersecurity measures in railway signaling, telecom, and other ICT systems.
• Competence Development: Cylus, in association with RAILTEL's Digital Service Partner, Rail Edutech Pvt Ltd, will provide specialized competence development programs in cybersecurity for railway and industry professionals. This initiative aims to enhance the cybersecurity expertise within the Indian rail sector.

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RailTel and Cylus are committed to strengthening the Indian railway infrastructure and cybersecurity posture and ensuring the safety and reliability of vital railway technologies. This partnership represents a significant step in securing India's railway infrastructure against emerging cyber threats.

Talking about this collaboration, Sh. Sanjai Kumar, CMD/ RailTel, said, “Indian Railway is undergoing a significant technological upgrade, with cyber security being a priority. We are thrilled to partner with Cylus and to play a crucial role in protecting Railway’s mission-critical infrastructure from the increasing cyber security threats.”

“Our collaboration with RailTel underscores our commitment to securing critical railway infrastructure. We look forward to working closely with RAILTEL to deploy our advanced cybersecurity solutions and provide comprehensive training to railway personnel,” said Ashish Upadhyay, Cylus Asia Pacific Director.

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About RailTel-

RailTel, a "Mini Ratna (Category-I)" Central Public Sector Enterprise, is one of the most trusted end-to-end telecom, IT, and ICT solution providers in the country owning a Pan-India optic fiber network covering several towns & cities and rural areas of the country. Along with a strong a reliable network of 62000+ RKM of Optic fibre along Railway track, RailTel has two tier III data centers, one Security Operation Centre and MeitY-empanelled cloud services as well. RailTel's service portfolio includes MPLS VPN, leased lines, tower co-location, Data Centre services, cloud services, security operation Centre services, HD video conferencing, Aadhaar-based authentication systems, E tendering, retail broadband under the brand RailWire, IT and ICT projects, Railway signalling projects and many more.

About Cylus

Cylus provides rail operators with a specialized cybersecurity solution to ensure service availability and safety. Combining deep rail and cybersecurity expertise, Cylus has pioneered a platform for real-time asset visibility and threat detection across heterogeneous rail operating technology environments.

With customers worldwide, Cylus leads with a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that enables compliance and reduces risks in the face of escalating cyber threats.

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