RailTel partners with Cylus to boost Cybersecurity for Indian Railways

New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): RailTel, a leading player in telecommunications for the Indian Railways, has officially signed a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cylus, a renowned expert in rail industry cybersecurity. This strategic partnership is set to bolster the cybersecurity framework for the Indian Railways infrastructure, aiming to protect it from escalating cyber threats.

This collaboration combines RailTel’s extensive pan-India optical fiber network with Cylus’s advanced rail-specific cybersecurity solution, CylusOne™. The goal of this partnership is to enhance the security of various railway systems, including trackside equipment, onboard systems, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. By integrating CylusOne™, RailTel aims to significantly improve the resilience of Indian Railways' signaling and operational infrastructure against cyber attacks.

Sanjai Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of RailTel, emphasized the importance of this partnership by stating, “Indian Railways is undergoing a substantial technological transformation, with cybersecurity being a top priority. We are excited to collaborate with Cylus, as it plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our mission-critical infrastructure from the growing cyber threats.”

Ashish Upadhyay, Cylus’s Director for Asia Pacific, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Our partnership with RailTel highlights our dedication to securing essential railway infrastructure. We are eager to work closely with RailTel to implement our cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and to provide comprehensive training for railway personnel.”

The collaboration between RailTel and Cylus marks a significant step in fortifying the cybersecurity measures of Indian Railways. With the growing dependence on digital systems and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, this partnership is crucial in ensuring that the railway network remains secure, efficient, and resilient.

By leveraging RailTel’s robust network infrastructure and Cylus’s specialized cybersecurity solutions, Indian Railways will be better equipped to handle and mitigate potential security breaches, ensuring a safer and more reliable rail service for millions of passengers across the country.

As Indian Railways continues to evolve with technological advancements, this partnership with Cylus represents a major milestone in enhancing cybersecurity. Both RailTel and Cylus are committed to safeguarding critical railway systems, ensuring that the rail network remains secure against emerging cyber threats. This collaboration not only strengthens the infrastructure but also sets a precedent for future cybersecurity initiatives in the rail industry.