In a strategic move to strengthen cybersecurity defenses, PwC India and Microsoft India have announced a cooperative collaboration.
This partnership aims to expand incident response and recovery capabilities, leveraging the power of Microsoft Copilot for Security, an advanced AI-powered solution.
The Need for Stronger Cybersecurity
As much as cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, organizations face a daunting challenge: how to protect their critical systems and data effectively.
The alliance between PwC India and Microsoft India addresses this urgency by combining PwC’s incident management expertise with Microsoft’s cutting-edge technology.
The Role of Copilot for Security
- Generative AI-Powered Solution: Moreover, Microsoft Copilot for Security is a generative AI solution. It is designed to strengthen enterprise protection against evolving cyber threats. It harnesses large-scale data and threat intelligence from Microsoft’s security graph.
- Swift Threat Identification and Eviction: Copilot enables faster eviction of threat actors. Microsoft Incident Response swiftly identifies and removes bad actors, allowing PwC India to focus on rebuilding mission-critical systems securely.
Empowering Enterprises
- Predict, Prevent, Respond: Terence Gomes, Partner at PwC India, emphasizes that this collaboration empowers clients. It helps them to predict, prevent, and respond to security threats with confidence. The integration of AI and machine learning optimizes security operations, significantly reducing incident response time.
- Global Visibility: PwC India’s clients gain access to threat intelligence, solving complex problems arising from breaches. Additionally, PwC’s global presence ensures rapid mobilization of teams—whether remotely or on-site—when incidents occur.
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Beyond India: A Global Perspective for Cybersecurity
While the collaboration begins in India, its impact extends globally:
- United States, Canada, and Mexico: Microsoft’s tech and AI innovations will help organizations stay resilient. Roles such as Cloud Application Architects (Azure) and Test Analysts (SDET) with automation expertise are in demand.
- United Kingdom: The UK benefits from the collaboration with roles like AEM experts, DevOps specialists (Azure), and Full-Stack Developers (Java and .NET).
- Poland: Full-Stack Developers play a crucial role in strengthening cybersecurity in this region.
PwC India’s CEO Survey Insights
Vivek Belgavi, Partner and Leader – Alliances and Ecosystems at PwC India, highlights that cyber risk remains a top threat for Indian CEOs.
Copilot, with its AI-based capabilities, levels the playing field for overwhelmed cyber teams facing increasing human-led attacks.
As organizations navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape, PwC India and Microsoft India’s collaboration promises a future where resilience is bolstered by technology.
With Copilot as their ally, enterprises can confidently defend against cyber adversaries.
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