In this exclusive conversation, Rajeev Ranjan, Editor, Digital Terminal exclusively spoke to Vishal Salvi, CEO, Quick Heal Technologies Ltd, to delve into the vision behind SIA, the challenges it aims to solve, and how it positions India at the forefront of global cybersecurity innovation.
Rajeev: What inspired the creation of SIA, and what specific challenges in cybersecurity does it aim to solve?
Vishal: The inspiration for SIA came from seeing firsthand the immense pressure on security teams today. They are drowning in alerts, spending hours on manual investigations, and grappling with a severe shortage of skilled analysts globally. It’s a perfect storm that leaves organizations exposed, and we knew we had to do something transformative. On the retail front, our comprehensive suite of Quick Heal solutions, along with the AntiFraud.AI digital fraud prevention tool, which we recently made freemium, were already working their magic. But enterprise security needed something more.
So, we set out to create SIA, a generative AI-powered assistant that leverages our proprietary GoDeep.AI engine to turn raw data into clear, actionable insights. Our goal was to build a tool that could lighten the load, helping even less experienced analysts make expert-level decisions. SIA directly tackles alert fatigue by triaging threats, correlating indicators of compromise, and offering real-time mitigation steps, ensuring teams can focus on what matters most: stopping attacks before they spiral.
Rajeev: How does SIA integrate with existing Seqrite products like XDR, and what is the rollout plan across other solutions?
Vishal: We wanted SIA to feel like a natural extension of our existing solutions. It’s already woven into XDR, pulling together telemetry from endpoints, networks, and cloud setups to give a full picture of threats. What particularly excites me is how SIA adds context by tying incidents to past attack patterns and global intelligence, making responses sharper and faster. As for the rollout, we are taking a thoughtful, phased approach. Right now, it’s live for XDR users to boost their threat hunting and incident response. In the coming months, we are aiming to bring SIA into our EMM, EPP, ZTNA, and Data Privacy solutions, creating a seamless security ecosystem. Our focus is on making this transition smooth, especially for high-risk sectors like banking and critical infrastructure, where every second counts.
Rajeev: How does SIA ensure accuracy and reliability in its threat assessments and mitigation recommendations?
Vishal: I have always believed that trust is the cornerstone of any security tool, and with SIA, we have gone all out to ensure its accuracy and reliability. At its core is our GoDeep.AI engine, a self-aware threat detection engine that helps stay ahead of evolving threats. What makes SIA special is how it retains conversation history and ties real-time data to specific organizational risks, so its recommendations are relevant and precise. We have also built in a human-in-the-loop mechanism, where critical insights are flagged for analyst review, striking a balance between AI speed and human judgment. On top of that, our team of researchers at Seqrite Labs, India’s largest malware analysis facility, is constantly stress-testing SIA with simulated attacks to fine-tune its responses. Our aim is to make sure SIA isn’t just fast, but also a partner you can rely on when the stakes are high.
Rajeev: In what ways does SIA reflect India’s growing role in the global cybersecurity innovation ecosystem?
Vishal: I’m incredibly proud of what SIA represents for India on the global stage. We built this solution from the ground up at Seqrite Labs, the largest malware analysis facility in the country. This stands as a testament to the cutting-edge work that Indian talent is capable of. SIA aligns perfectly with initiatives like the Digital India Mission, proving that homegrown technology can solve global problems. With a vast pool of tech talent and exposure to a diverse, complex threat landscape, India’s unique position has shaped SIA into a tool that is not only innovative but also scalable for markets worldwide. We view this as an extension of India’s growing influence in cybersecurity innovation, and we are excited to see our country leading the charge in securing the digital future.
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