07 Oct , 2024 By : Debdeep Gupta
Bharti Airtel's share price gained on October 7 after 5 days of consecutive fall on the back of a partnership of Airtel Business with Fortinet to launch ‘Airtel Secure Internet’ for online security solutions. Airtel Business is the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel.
‘Airtel Secure Internet’ is a new-age internet security solution offering a robust and fully managed defence against cyber threats, the company said in a stock exchange filing.
The stock gained 1.3 per cent to hit Rs 1,662.30 on the NSE at about 12.50 pm on October 7. It touched an intraday high of Rs 1,670 apiece on the NSE, up 1.77 per cent.
The partnership is expected to enhance security over Internet Lease Line (ILL) circuits, combining Airtel’s trusted internet connectivity with Fortinet’s next-generation firewall.
"It offers comprehensive, end-to-end protection through Airtel’s state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Fortinet’s Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform, ensuring robust management and defence against cyber threats," the company said in an exchange filing.
Sharat Sinha, CEO - Airtel Business said: "We have been pioneers in offering inclusive Cyber Secured ILL in the Indian market. With the launch of yet another innovative security solution —‘Airtel Secure Internet’— we offer a comprehensive, future-proof solution that strengthens enterprises’ security without the burden of high capex."
Fortinet is a global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security.
With Airtel Secure Internet, businesses benefit from Airtel’s pan-India connectivity to link all their locations — headquarters, regional offices, data centres and remote sites.
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