Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a prominent global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions, has unveiled an extension of its strategic alliance with Cisco. Together, they will offer a next-generation firewall (NGFW) modernization solution tailored for their shared worldwide clientele.
The collaboration between Cisco and Tech Mahindra enhances traditional firewall capabilities by integrating advanced features like unified policy management across both on-premises and cloud environments. Additionally, it incorporates Talos threat intelligence and provides comprehensive malware defense for network and endpoint security, among other enhancements. The NGFW is designed to be adaptable, accommodating the dynamic requirements of network environments and evolving security threats, and is accessible in various deployment options, including hardware, software, and virtual formats.
Kunal Purohit, Chief Digital Services Officer at Tech Mahindra, emphasized the necessity for enterprises to adopt a flexible approach to scale rapidly while modernizing their network security. He highlighted the challenges associated with deploying, managing, and operating firewalls, emphasizing the significance of the partnership with Cisco in delivering a robust, efficient, and cost-effective solution for firewall modernization.
This collaboration will expand Tech Mahindra’s security service offerings, broaden market penetration, and provide opportunities for workforce development. According to analyst reports, the average global cost of a data breach was $4.35 million in 2023. Cisco’s Secure Firewall, a next-generation firewall, plays a crucial role in network security by offering extensive visibility and robust protection against a range of threats, including malware, exploits, and web-based attacks, across applications, devices, users, and multi-cloud networks.
Nick Holden, VP of Global and Strategic Partners & Ecosystem Co-Sell at Cisco, highlighted the need for global customers to deploy next-generation firewall solutions that can scale alongside their expanding networks, consolidate multiple security functions into one platform, and provide threat intelligence across various security layers. He underscored how the partnership with Tech Mahindra offers customers a tailored approach to customize and implement firewall capabilities according to their specific business and network requirements.
This partnership leverages Tech Mahindra’s extensive network and security engineering consultancy resources, comprising a robust team across key global markets such as the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. In 2023, Tech Mahindra established a dedicated Cisco Business Unit to develop and implement services aimed at building and maintaining agile, secure, collaborative, and hybrid networks.