Sat, 9 May 2026

NTT DATA unveils new AI-powered Cyber Defence Centres to strengthen security against AI-enabled threats

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NTT DATA launches four AI-powered autonomous Cyber Defense Centers, now operational in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Noida, and Mumbai. Two additional centres are set to open in Birmingham (UK) in Dec 2025 and Dallas (USA) by Jan 2026.  

To modernise cybersecurity for the AI era, the launch of the cyber defence centres showcases NTT DATA’s commitment to provide a distributed, AI-driven, hyper-automated model that learns from past incidents and human expertise to automate, triage and prioritise alerts. Further, the launch also aims to accelerate investigations and incident response, contain threats faster and support regional data privacy and cybersecurity regulations. 

Sheetal Mehta
Sheetal Mehta

“Today’s threat environment demands intelligent, adaptive defences that combine global insight with local expertise to help organisations continuously reduce risks and build resilience,” said Sheetal Mehta, head of Cybersecurity, NTT DATA, Inc.

“With the addition of these AI-powered Cyber Defense Centers, we are advancing our vision of a globally interconnected cyberdefense network that combines cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships and world-class talent,” Mehta added.  

Key features

 Key features include: 

  • Autonomous agent-based cyber defence and AI-driven threat orchestration
  • Real-time global threat intelligence and localised threat hunting
  • A comprehensive portfolio of offerings: Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Compliance & Regulatory Advisory and Cloud & OT Security Services. 
  • Proactive identification of new and emerging threats
  • Significant risk reduction & operational efficiency improvements,
  • Powered by industry-leading technology platforms  
Charlie Li
Charlie Li

Charlie Li, head of Cloud and Security Services, NTT DATA, Inc., said: “Our expanding footprint of next-generation Cyber Defense Centers enables us to meet the rising demand for AI-powered cybersecurity services, defend against AI-enabled threats and help our clients advance their edge-to-cloud digital transformation journeys.”  

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