PwC India has inaugurated its Connected Cybersecurity Solutions Centre (CCSC) in Bengaluru, strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities to help businesses secure connected products, industrial systems and critical digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. The new facility has been established to support organisations operating in increasingly connected environments, including smart factories, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, operational technology (OT), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, smart grids, healthcare devices, drones and smart city applications.
Designed as an integrated cybersecurity hub, the CCSC combines a Product Security Operations Centre (Product SOC) and a Hardware Testing Centre under one roof. The facility enables organisations to evaluate product security, conduct hardware assessments, simulate cyberattacks and validate defence mechanisms using real-world operational scenarios.
Clients will be able to participate in live demonstrations, proof-of-concept engagements, technical workshops and attack simulation exercises that replicate actual industrial environments. The approach is intended to help organisations identify vulnerabilities, assess cyber resilience and accelerate the deployment of secure digital technologies.
Speaking on the launch, Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC India, said the new centre reflects the firm’s growing focus on technology-led innovation. He noted that as digital technologies reshape industries, cybersecurity must become an integral part of business transformation rather than an afterthought. He added that the facility demonstrates PwC India’s commitment to building technology capabilities alongside advisory services, enabling clients to strengthen security while embracing innovation.
The CCSC is powered by a portfolio of proprietary cybersecurity platforms developed by PwC India. These include Smart Product Shield for IoT security, Smart Factory Shield for operational technology environments, the Technical Compliance Management System (TCMS), the Cyber Nerve Center, Quantum and Crypto Service Platform, Digital Twin capabilities, blockchain-based digital asset solutions and next-generation connectivity use cases. These technologies leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, edge computing, blockchain, public key infrastructure and confidential computing to secure connected systems throughout their lifecycle.
According to Siddharth Vishwnath, Partner and Leader – Risk Consulting, PwC India, organisations increasingly require cybersecurity solutions that move rapidly from strategy to execution. He said the CCSC allows clients to validate security measures on actual hardware and industrial environments, reducing implementation risks while improving confidence in connected products and operational technology systems.
The centre features more than 11 interactive demonstration stations covering ransomware attacks, programmable logic controller manipulation, SCADA system compromise, GPS spoofing, CAN bus vulnerabilities, Bluetooth and RFID attacks, rogue wireless networks and lateral movement across industrial systems. These demonstrations are integrated with monitoring, threat detection, incident response and remediation capabilities.
PwC India said the Bengaluru facility will also serve as the foundation for a broader network of connected cybersecurity labs across the country, working alongside its Experience Centres and Gurugram facility. The initiative is aimed at supporting organisations as they strengthen cyber resilience while adopting emerging technologies across manufacturing, infrastructure and digital ecosystems.
