\Deepwatch announced the opening of its new GCC in Bengaluru on November 19. The US-based cybersecurity firm said the centre will strengthen its global engineering, AI and product development work. The company is expanding its India presence after forming an initial team through 2025 to support its long-term growth strategy.
What the new centre will deliver
The Bengaluru GCC will function as a core engineering and R&D hub within Deepwatch’s global network. The company stated that the centre will support faster development cycles, continuous platform upgrades and broader cross-regional coordination. Deepwatch plans to increase hiring across engineering, cloud operations and product roles as it scales the hub into a larger technology base.
Why Deepwatch selected Bengaluru
CEO John DiLullo said Deepwatch turned to India after facing talent constraints in the US, especially in advanced AI engineering. He noted that Bengaluru offers access to a large pool of cybersecurity, cloud and agentic AI specialists. The company had no India employees at the end of 2024. It now has 50 and aims to reach 100 within a year, marking a planned 100% workforce expansion.
Impact on Deepwatch’s product and AI roadmap
Two of Deepwatch’s six newly released AI agents were developed by the Bengaluru team. The company said the centre will continue working on autonomous tools that streamline cybersecurity tasks such as detection, investigation and response. Managing Director Prasad Channabasappa said the GCC strengthens its ability to scale threat intelligence and deliver managed security capabilities for global customers.
How the GCC supports the company’s platform model
The company follows a Bring-Your-Own-Technology approach that integrates with customers’ existing cybersecurity tools. This requires constant engineering upgrades to connect diverse data sources. Chief Product Officer Anand Ramanathan said that 92% of Deepwatch’s India investment focuses on R&D functions, making the Bengaluru GCC central to Deepwatch’s AI and cybersecurity development plans.
