L&T Technology Services on Friday stated that it has clinched a undertaking price $100 million (roughly Rs 800 crore) from the Maharashtra authorities to determine a cybersecurity and digital risk analytics centre.

Teaming up with KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP as a forensics accomplice, the engineering providers arm of infrastructure large L&T goals to ship superior cybersecurity options, enhancing public security in opposition to cyber threats.

The pioneering contract marks a serious milestone because it represents India’s first-of-its-kind programme, aligning with the corporate’s imaginative and prescient to foster digitally interconnected good and safe cities by means of complete cyber safety and digital forensic options below one roof.

The undertaking encompasses the design and implementation of a complicated cybersecurity system, together with the institution of a cyber safety and cybercrime prevention centre. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital forensic instruments, the initiative goals to handle cybercrime incidents and investigations successfully.

Amit Chadha, CEO and Managing Director of L&T Technology Services, expressed his enthusiasm for the chance, emphasizing the corporate’s intensive expertise in organising over 25 command centres. He highlighted the rising significance of cybersecurity and the need to spend money on superior digital safeguard platforms and instruments for the broader society’s profit. Additionally, Chadha famous that this deal would pave the best way for LTTS to increase its choices for its world clientele.

Furthermore, the undertaking entails the institution of a Digital Threat Analytics Centre (DTAC) together with a Centre of Excellence (CoE). This setup will equip the forensic staff with cutting-edge instruments for deepfake detection, cell malware forensics, Internet of Things (IoT) investigation, and community forensics. Additionally, a Central Emergency Response Team (CERT) shall be shaped for incident response and investigation.

In response to this improvement, L&T Technology Services’ inventory witnessed a 1.62 per cent surge to commerce at Rs 5,350 apiece on the BSE at 10:44 am on Friday, outperforming the benchmark index’s 0.67 per cent correction.

(With PTI inputs)