Google to set up specialised global cybersecurity hub in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Google will be establishing a cutting edge Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad.

GSEC Hyderabad will be the second in Asia Pacific after Tokyo and only fifth in the world.

Google's senior executive team led by its CIO, Royal Hansen on Wednesday in the presence of chief minister A Revanth Reddy has entered into a strategically-crucial and broad ranging partnership with Telangana that Google is committed to establishing India’s first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) at Hyderabad.

This GSEC is a specialized international cybersecurity hub that will be developing advanced security and online safety products for the Indian context. The centre will focus on cutting-edge research, AI-driven security solutions, and creating a collaborative platform for leading experts and researchers in cybersecurity.

Google, which has its largest employee base in Hyderabad, is currently building its largest office in the world outside of its headquarters here. The GSEC was initially announced on October 3, 2024, at the Google for India 2024 Conclave, leading to a feisty competition between states to bag this investment. Telangana was successful in bringing GSEC to Hyderabad.

The Telangana government actively pursued and ensured that this state-of-the-art facility would be set up in Hyderabad during Revanth Reddy's visit to Google Headquarters in the USA few months ago.

“We are very proud that Google has chosen Hyderabad for setting up the GSEC. This partnership is a testament to Hyderabad’s standing as a leading IT and innovation hub in the country, and world,” said Revanth Reddy, after the partnership was inked.

He also said that Telangana has always been at the forefront of digital skill development. Hyderabad has been the epicenter of IT / ITES development globally.

“Our city is already home to five of the most valuable tech companies in the world—Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and (Facebook) Meta. Now, with this partnership, I hope we can rapidly solve the global problems of cyber security from Hyderabad,” he added.

The GSEC will not only contribute to the safety of Telangana's digital infrastructure but also spur academic training and research. “We are super excited that Google is establishing the GSEC in Hyderabad, a city that is wonderfully positioned to become the global capital and hub for safety engineering, including cyber and digital security.

Hyderabad, with this partnership, can become a global centre for this huge area and cater to needs of the world in security. The common alignment of vision of excellence between Google and CM Revanth Reddy to make Hyderabad a global centre promises scope for more partnerships ahead,” said Royal Hansen.