Sat Nov 30 19:48:52 UTC 2024: ## India’s First Operational Technology Cybersecurity Center Opens in Chennai
**Chennai, India (December 1, 2024)** – Skylark Information Technologies, a global IT services provider, in partnership with Fortinet, today inaugurated India’s first Operational Technology (OT) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Chennai. The facility, showcasing cutting-edge security solutions for OT environments, will support digital transformation across various sectors including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and critical infrastructure.
The CoE, jointly opened by Skylark and Fortinet executives, offers a hands-on lab enabling clients to simulate real-world scenarios and develop tailored cybersecurity solutions. Jose Prakash, Co-owner and Executive Director of Skylark Technologies, highlighted the strategic advantage this collaboration brings to India’s OT security landscape, simplifying complex security challenges and facilitating efficient industrial digital transformation. Vivek Srivastava, Fortinet Country Manager India & SAARC, emphasized the value of the real-world demonstration lab, allowing clients to experience Fortinet’s OT security platform firsthand.
The CoE aims to address the unique cybersecurity risks faced by industries integrating Operational Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT) systems. By providing a dedicated space for testing and demonstration, Skylark and Fortinet aim to bolster the security of critical infrastructure across India.
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