Kyndryl launches unified cyber command hub in Bengaluru

IT services provider Kyndryl on Thursday announced the launch of its first Cyber Defense Operations Centre (CDOC) in Bengaluru, creating a unified command hub that integrates network and security operations into a single operating model. The new centre will provide 24x7 monitoring, threat detection, incident response and network performance management for global customers, as enterprises grapple with rising IT complexity, AI-driven cyber threats and the need for always-on digital services, the company said in a press note.

According to the company’s 2025 Readiness Report, only 31% of organisations are prepared for external business risks, with technology complexity cited as a key barrier to scaling AI. The rise of agentic AI systems operating across cloud, data centres and edge environments has further blurred the lines between network and security functions, making siloed operations increasingly untenable.

The Bengaluru-based CDOC is designed to deliver real-time visibility and unified monitoring across enterprise environments. It will offer advisory, design, implementation and managed services, helping enterprises modernise infrastructure while strengthening resilience and compliance.

The centre will integrate with Kyndryl Bridge, the company’s AI-powered open integration platform, to provide a single operational view of network and security telemetry. AI-enabled assessment services based on Kyndryl’s Agentic AI Framework will evaluate customer environments, identify operational and security gaps and prioritise remediation.

Role-based dashboards tailored for executives, security teams and DevSecOps leaders aim to improve collaboration, while automated runbooks and playbooks are expected to reduce manual handoffs and accelerate incident response. The model also incorporates Zero Trust principles and supports secure access service edge (SASE) and quantum-safe networking services.

India has been a key delivery and innovation hub for Kyndryl since its spin-off from IBM in 2021. The company has expanded its network and security operations capabilities in the country over the past 3-4 years, supporting global enterprises with managed infrastructure, cloud transformation and cybersecurity services.

The IT provider operates multiple delivery centres across India. In August last year, it announced plans to invest $2.25 billion in the country by 2028 in areas such as skills development, hybrid cloud, AI-driven operations and cyber resilience. The launch of the Cyber Defense Operations Centre deepens that presence, positioning India not just as a services base but as a global command centre for integrated network and security operations.

The company said it plans to expand the integrated model beyond India to meet growing global demand as enterprises move toward AI-native, hybrid IT environments.