PwC India has partnered with cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection leader Claroty to safeguard industrial systems and critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats in an increasingly connected digital landscape.
- PwC India and Claroty have formed a strategic alliance to protect Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS).
- The partnership focuses on integrating security across IT, OT, and extended connected environments.
- Key target sectors include manufacturing, energy, utilities, and healthcare.
Mumbai, Maharashtra - In a move to fortify the digital resilience of India's industrial backbone, PwC India has announced a strategic alliance with Claroty, a global leader in cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection. As enterprises accelerate the adoption of digital technologies across Operational Technology (OT) and critical infrastructure, the need for a unified security approach has become paramount.
The alliance merges Claroty’s AI-powered CPS protection platform with PwC India’s extensive expertise in cybersecurity risk, business transformation, and OT security. This synergy is designed to provide organizations with unprecedented visibility into their connected assets, allowing them to respond more effectively to a rapidly shifting threat landscape.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that the convergence of IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) has created a significant security gap. While IT security focuses on data, OT security focuses on availability and physical safety. By bridging this gap, the PwC-Claroty alliance ensures that India's push toward becoming a global manufacturing hub is not undermined by sophisticated cyber-attacks that could cause real-world physical damage.
"The ability to build confidence across critical operations will play an increasingly important role in supporting business continuity and enhancing India’s competitiveness." - Sundareshwar Krishnamurthy, Partner and India Cyber Leader, PwC India.
The threat landscape has expanded drastically as Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and IoT deployments become more interconnected. These systems are now prime targets for state-sponsored actors and cybercriminals, where a single breach can lead to operational shutdowns, compromised safety protocols, and massive financial losses.
Amanjit Makesh, Partner of OT Cybersecurity at PwC India, highlighted that clients are moving away from 'point solutions' toward comprehensive partnerships. The alliance provides the necessary advisory and execution framework (PwC) combined with the technical visibility and control (Claroty) required to secure both legacy and modern OT environments.
| Feature | Traditional IT Security | OT/CPS Security (PwC + Claroty) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Goal | Data Confidentiality | Operational Availability & Safety |
| Impact of Breach | Data Leak/Financial Loss | Physical Damage/Service Disruption |
| Tooling | Firewalls & Endpoint Protection | Asset Discovery & Network Monitoring |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between IT and OT security?
IT security protects the flow of data and digital privacy, whereas OT security protects the hardware and software that control physical processes in industrial settings.
2. Which industries benefit most from this alliance?
Manufacturing, energy, utilities, and healthcare sectors benefit most, as they rely heavily on connected industrial machinery and critical life-support systems.
