Amazon Web Services (AWS) is collaborating with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) to support a cohort of start-ups and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) in India to innovate in cybersecurity using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This initiative supports the vision outlined for DSCI’s National Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity Technology Development (N-CoE), a joint initiative with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) which aims to encourage security product development and innovation in India, and advance India as a destination for cybersecurity research and entrepreneurship.
The N-CoE nurtures and accelerates early-stage start-ups focused on cybersecurity and privacy solutions, and has incubated 140+ start-ups across 15 domains.
This new initiative will provide start-ups and ISVs in India with resources, training, and access to AWS services in generative AI, AI tools, and infrastructure to accelerate product development, and gain experience in rapid prototyping and scaling.
Hands-on learning
AWS subject-matter experts in security solutions and AI, and leaders from DSCI will mentor the start-ups in the cohort, and facilitate hands-on learning and collaboration for them, including technical concepts and adherence to security controls, compliances, and privacy requirements.
Start-ups and ISVs will also learn about commercialisation and international expansion opportunities through AWS Marketplace.
“At DSCI, we are focussed about helping start-ups advance their innovation edge and marketability in cybersecurity. The emergence of generative AI in advancing product development is a significant opportunity for start-ups, and this new initiative will boost the opportunity for them to access industry-leading LLMs, tools, infrastructure, services, and expertise from AWS to augment capabilities of their products,” said Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI. “AWS is renowned, and its cloud and AI technology not only enable startups and ISVs to build cutting-edge products, but also scale them to the global market.”
“Security is top priority for us at AWS, and building a safe cyberspace is of paramount importance to help drive the growth of India’s digital economy. We are committed to foster innovation in India’s cyberspace, and are excited to collaborate with DSCI to enable builders leverage generative AI, and catalyse cybersecurity innovation,” said Sundar VG., Director, Business Development, AWS India Private Ltd.