OPSWAT Opens First India Office and Critical Infrastructure Protection Lab in Bengaluru

BENGALURU, KARNATAKA — Global critical infrastructure protection cybersecurity solutions provider OPSWAT has officially opened its first office and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) lab in Bengaluru. The launch event took place on August 19, drawing attendance from company employees, customers, prospects, and partners.

The newly established Bengaluru facility is designed to provide local customers and partners in the region with faster access to engineering and sales support. Additionally, visitors to the CIP lab can test defenses against live attack scenarios across both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments.

According to the company, the office will also serve as a hub for demonstrations, executive briefings, workshops, and meetings aimed at deepening collaboration with regional channel partners and system integrators.

“The new Bengaluru office lets us collaborate directly with customers and partners in the region to address India’s growing cyber needs,” said Nith Mehta, India General Manager at OPSWAT. “Meanwhile, the CIP lab lets visitors run through simulations of real-world cyber scenarios, so they can see how our technology performs against the threats they are actually facing.”

As one of the prominent technology hubs globally, Bengaluru hosts thousands of global enterprises, tech companies, and startups. The region supports several critical sectors—including information technology, biotechnology, aerospace, and food processing—that require advanced cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure.

Founded in 2002, OPSWAT focuses on protecting critical infrastructure by preventing known, unknown, and AI-generated threats. Its offerings include the MetaDefender Platform, an AI-powered cybersecurity system designed for IT, OT, and cross-domain environments. The platform secures files, devices, and data transfers across cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped setups using technologies such as file security, peripheral media protection, managed file transfer, optical firewall technology, and data diodes.

"The expansion of global cybersecurity firms like OPSWAT into Bengaluru highlights India's growing prominence as a major hub for enterprise technology and critical infrastructure sectors. Establishing a local CIP lab allows regional enterprises and startups to gain direct exposure to real-world threat simulations and hands-on engineering support, which is essential for strengthening operational resilience in both IT and OT environments." — Dr. Shishir Gupta, Founder & CEO, StartupLanes