Harmony SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a cloud-delivered security platform that integrates multiple network security functions into a unified system.
Check Point Software Technologies has introduced an India-based data residency instance of its Harmony SASE platform.
This is aimed at supporting local regulatory requirements and growing demand for secure cloud adoption.
The move marks a key localisation step for the cyber security provider, which says the platform will enable Indian enterprises to manage digital transformation more securely within the country’s data protection framework.
Harmony SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a cloud-delivered security platform that integrates multiple network security functions into a unified system. These include Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), Secure Web Gateway, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), SaaS security and SD-WAN. The platform also includes Check Point’s ThreatCloud threat intelligence engine, which supports threat detection and prevention capabilities.
The India instance is supported by local Points of Presence (PoPs) in Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi, aiming to reduce latency and ensure compliance with domestic data protection standards.
The infrastructure is designed to keep sensitive data within Indian borders, aligning with upcoming regulations under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and mandates from entities such as the RBI, IRDAI and TRAI.
The platform uses artificial intelligence to detect and mitigate threats including malware, phishing and unusual user behaviour. It also features machine learning-based SaaS controls for visibility into cloud applications, and a single administrative interface for policy enforcement and monitoring across enterprise environments.
Check Point says this infrastructure is designed to address the specific needs of sectors such as banking and finance, telecom, healthcare and government, which face stringent compliance obligations. The offering also supports remote work, branch connectivity, and scalable cloud security.
According to the company’s internal threat intelligence, organisations in India have faced an average of over 3,200 cyber attacks per week over the last six months, significantly higher than the global average. The new Harmony SASE instance is intended to help reduce risk exposure by enabling secure access with local data processing.
This local deployment forms part of a broader portfolio of Check Point services offered in India, including Harmony Endpoint, Harmony Mobile, ThreatCloudAI and Threat Emulation, all of which are hosted within the country.
As per Checkpoint, this aligns with its strategy of providing end-to-end cyber security solutions that are compliant with India’s data handling regulations.
(Courtesy: Checkpoint)
