Woxsen University Unveils Aegis-AI Centre to Defend India’s Power, Health and Finance Systems from Cyber Threats
Dr Hemachandran K, Director of the AI Research Centre and Vice Dean at Woxsen University, described the launch as a defining step in the institution’s mission to drive applied research that addresses real-world challenges.
Hyderabad, September 24: In response to the escalating wave of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, Woxsen University has launched the Aegis-AI Centre for AI-Enabled Global Infrastructure Security. The initiative comes at a time when India has witnessed over 650 attacks on government, banking, and healthcare systems in May 2025 alone, followed by nearly 200,000 cyberattacks targeting the power sector during June’s Operation Sindoor. The Centre aims to fortify essential services such as energy, transportation, healthcare, and finance by developing AI-powered cybersecurity solutions and training the next generation of skilled professionals.
The Aegis-AI Centre stands out for its integrated approach, linking academic research with practical industry solutions and certified training. It brings together machine learning, deep learning, blockchain-based audit trails, AI automation, and simulation environments to create cutting-edge cybersecurity systems. The initiative is supported by collaborations with Risk Guard, DYIS Pvt Ltd, and DevDolphins. While Risk Guard provides risk assessment and monitoring tools, DYIS contributes to AI-powered threat detection and training programs, and DevDolphins develops scalable software and integration solutions.
Dr Hemachandran K, Director of the AI Research Centre and Vice Dean at Woxsen University, described the launch as a defining step in the institution’s mission to drive applied research that addresses real-world challenges. He emphasized that by merging academic expertise with industry projects, Woxsen aims to empower students and researchers to lead global advancements in AI-driven cybersecurity and reinforce India’s critical systems.
The Centre also offers cyberattack simulation platforms for students, enterprises, and government agencies, replicating real-world attack scenarios to provide hands-on learning in managing cyber threats. Ethical hacking is another focus area, with certification programs and workshops designed to build a pipeline of trained ethical hackers to meet national cybersecurity needs.
Beyond training, the Aegis-AI Centre is working on AI-driven threat detection systems, incident response frameworks, and predictive analytics tailored for airports, hospitals, banks, power grids, and smart transport networks. The emphasis is on real-time anomaly detection, automated workflows, and secure network architecture suitable for large-scale deployment.
In collaboration with government agencies, the Centre is already pursuing pilot deployments of AI security platforms, contributing to national cybersecurity standards and capacity-building programs. With MOUs covering joint research, shared infrastructure, and human resource development, Woxsen plans to expand global partnerships, commercialize cybersecurity products, and position India as a leader in AI-powered cyber defense.
The launch of the Aegis-AI Centre marks a major leap in strengthening India’s cybersecurity ecosystem, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains resilient against the growing sophistication of cyber threats in an increasingly digital world.
