In a significant move to bolster its digital infrastructure, the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) has announced a strategic partnership with IT giant Tech Mahindra. The collaboration is centered on establishing and operating a state-of-the-art integrated Network and Security Operations Centre (NOC-SOC) at the greenfield airport.
Building a Secure, Future-Ready Digital Ecosystem
This partnership marks a crucial step in NIA's journey to create a secure and resilient technology backbone from the ground up. The integrated NOC-SOC will be responsible for the 24x7 monitoring and management of the airport's entire critical IT infrastructure. This comprehensive oversight includes applications, databases, networks, servers, storage systems, and all associated digital platforms.
The primary objective of this center is to enable proactive detection, in-depth analysis, and swift response to any network or cybersecurity incidents. This approach is designed to guarantee high system availability, ensure uninterrupted operational continuity, and maintain a strong security posture across all airport functions.
Embedding Security from the Outset
Christoph Schnellmann, CEO of Noida International Airport, emphasized the unique advantage of being a greenfield project. He stated that NIA has the opportunity to embed principles of resilience, security, and operational excellence directly into its digital ecosystem from the very beginning. Schnellmann highlighted that the partnership with Tech Mahindra is a pivotal step towards constructing a robust, future-ready network and cybersecurity framework. This framework is intended to support safe, reliable, and seamless airport operations for years to come.
A Shared Vision for Operational Excellence
Echoing this sentiment, Sahil Dhawan, President and Head of Tech Mahindra's India, Middle East, and Africa Business, commented on the evolving nature of modern airports. He noted that airports today function as intricate digital ecosystems where network resilience and cybersecurity are just as critical as physical infrastructure like runways and terminals.
Dhawan added that this partnership reflects a shared vision to integrate security, reliability, and operational excellence into the very foundation of the airport's technology. He assured that Tech Mahindra will work closely with the NIA team to build a robust, process-oriented ecosystem. The goal is to ensure that from its inception, the airport is supported by a technology operations framework that is reliable, secure, and scalable to meet future demands.
This initiative underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity in critical national infrastructure, especially in aviation, where system failures can have widespread consequences. By investing in an integrated NOC-SOC, Noida International Airport is positioning itself as a technologically advanced and secure hub for the future.
