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Deloitte India Launches ConnectSafe Facility to Address Cyber Risks in Hospitals, MedTech and Critical Infrastructure
New cybersecurity facility simulates real-world cyber threats to help organisations strengthen protection for connected healthcare, industrial and infrastructure systems.
Deloitte India has announced the launch of ConnectSafe, a cybersecurity facility positioned as the first of its kind in the country focused on protecting connected ecosystems where cyber incidents can directly threaten human safety and critical infrastructure. The 4,500 sq ft centre has been designed as a live environment capable of simulating real-world cyber threat scenarios across sectors including automotive, MedTech, industrial systems and consumer IoT.
The facility enables organisations to test, validate and strengthen security controls for connected devices, operational technology and complex digital infrastructures without affecting live operations. As India rapidly transitions toward highly networked systems across healthcare, mobility, manufacturing, energy and public infrastructure, Deloitte said the initiative aims to address the expanding “attack surface” spanning both digital and physical domains.
“ConnectSafe represents a bold step in shaping the future of India’s cyber resilience,” said Romal Shetty, CEO, Deloitte South Asia. “As industries become increasingly connected, from smart factories and power systems to vehicles and medical devices, cyber threats are no longer limited to IT systems, they directly impact the operational backbone of our economy.” He added that the facility is designed to help organisations experience real-world threat scenarios, gain deeper visibility into emerging risks and strengthen safeguards to protect critical infrastructure and innovation.
Gaurav Shukla, partner and leader, cyber, Deloitte South Asia, described ConnectSafe as a cybersecurity innovation hub “built in India for India” where physical and digital systems converge. He said the centre integrates advanced cyber testing, threat intelligence and system validation capabilities so that clients can proactively assess and secure next-generation systems, ranging from micro-level components to large-scale infrastructure, and “stay ahead of evolving threats”.
Deloitte highlighted several factors driving the need for such an initiative, including the convergence of IT and operational technology, legacy operational technology systems that were not originally designed with cybersecurity in mind, and the increasing threat of attacks targeting critical infrastructure such as power, water, railways and aviation. The firm also pointed to the rapid expansion of IoT and Industry 4.0 technologies across hospitals, autonomous vehicles and consumer devices, as well as the growth of India’s digital public infrastructure across sectors including payments, commerce, health and agriculture, which has created new interdependencies between physical systems and digital platforms.
The ConnectSafe facility brings together a range of cybersecurity capabilities covering connected systems security across devices, sensors, gateways, cloud platforms and networks, along with dedicated operational technology and vehicle security operations centres designed for real-time detection and response to IoT and OT threats. The centre also supports quantum-safe security systems, protection for software-defined and connected vehicles, and MedTech-focused cybersecurity solutions aimed at ensuring device reliability, patient safety and regulatory-grade compliance.
In addition, experience zones within the facility allow organisations to visualise how cyberattacks unfold and collaborate on strategies to detect and prevent emerging threats.
For hospitals, healthcare systems and MedTech companies operating increasingly connected digital environments, Deloitte’s ConnectSafe initiative highlights the growing recognition that cybersecurity is no longer only a data protection issue but a critical component of patient safety and continuity of care in modern healthcare delivery.
The facility enables organisations to test, validate and strengthen security controls for connected devices, operational technology and complex digital infrastructures without affecting live operations. As India rapidly transitions toward highly networked systems across healthcare, mobility, manufacturing, energy and public infrastructure, Deloitte said the initiative aims to address the expanding “attack surface” spanning both digital and physical domains.
“ConnectSafe represents a bold step in shaping the future of India’s cyber resilience,” said Romal Shetty, CEO, Deloitte South Asia. “As industries become increasingly connected, from smart factories and power systems to vehicles and medical devices, cyber threats are no longer limited to IT systems, they directly impact the operational backbone of our economy.” He added that the facility is designed to help organisations experience real-world threat scenarios, gain deeper visibility into emerging risks and strengthen safeguards to protect critical infrastructure and innovation.
Gaurav Shukla, partner and leader, cyber, Deloitte South Asia, described ConnectSafe as a cybersecurity innovation hub “built in India for India” where physical and digital systems converge. He said the centre integrates advanced cyber testing, threat intelligence and system validation capabilities so that clients can proactively assess and secure next-generation systems, ranging from micro-level components to large-scale infrastructure, and “stay ahead of evolving threats”.
Deloitte highlighted several factors driving the need for such an initiative, including the convergence of IT and operational technology, legacy operational technology systems that were not originally designed with cybersecurity in mind, and the increasing threat of attacks targeting critical infrastructure such as power, water, railways and aviation. The firm also pointed to the rapid expansion of IoT and Industry 4.0 technologies across hospitals, autonomous vehicles and consumer devices, as well as the growth of India’s digital public infrastructure across sectors including payments, commerce, health and agriculture, which has created new interdependencies between physical systems and digital platforms.
The ConnectSafe facility brings together a range of cybersecurity capabilities covering connected systems security across devices, sensors, gateways, cloud platforms and networks, along with dedicated operational technology and vehicle security operations centres designed for real-time detection and response to IoT and OT threats. The centre also supports quantum-safe security systems, protection for software-defined and connected vehicles, and MedTech-focused cybersecurity solutions aimed at ensuring device reliability, patient safety and regulatory-grade compliance.
In addition, experience zones within the facility allow organisations to visualise how cyberattacks unfold and collaborate on strategies to detect and prevent emerging threats.
For hospitals, healthcare systems and MedTech companies operating increasingly connected digital environments, Deloitte’s ConnectSafe initiative highlights the growing recognition that cybersecurity is no longer only a data protection issue but a critical component of patient safety and continuity of care in modern healthcare delivery.
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