Indian Agencies Gain Access To Advanced AI Cybersecurity Model
India’s efforts to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure are set to receive a significant boost with select government agencies gaining limited access to Anthropic’s advanced AI model, Claude Mythos.
According to sources, key government organizations including the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In), the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), and the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) under the Department of Telecommunications are among the agencies likely to have received access to the model.
The access is initially expected to be used for testing and evaluation before any wider deployment. Officials familiar with the matter indicated that the AI model could help identify vulnerabilities, security loopholes, and potential weaknesses across critical digital infrastructure operated by both central and state governments.
The development comes as cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication, increasing the need for advanced tools capable of proactively detecting risks before they can be exploited.
What Is Claude Mythos?
Claude Mythos is Anthropic’s latest generative artificial intelligence model. While it was not originally designed as a dedicated cybersecurity product, the model has demonstrated strong capabilities in identifying software vulnerabilities, dormant bugs, coding weaknesses, and legacy exploits hidden within older technology systems.
The model gained attention after Anthropic expanded access to selected organizations through Project Glasswing, a cybersecurity initiative aimed at helping critical infrastructure operators strengthen their digital defenses.
Because of its advanced reasoning and code analysis capabilities, Claude Mythos can assist security teams in reviewing large volumes of software code and infrastructure systems to uncover vulnerabilities that may otherwise remain undetected.
Cybersecurity experts believe such AI-powered tools can significantly reduce the time required to identify and address security flaws across complex digital environments.
Which Indian Agencies Could Benefit?
The agencies reportedly receiving access play central roles in India’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, serves as the government’s primary agency for combating cybercrime and coordinating investigations across states.
Cert-In, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is responsible for monitoring cyber threats, issuing security advisories, and responding to cybersecurity incidents affecting India’s digital infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) focuses on safeguarding strategic sectors such as power, telecommunications, banking, transportation, and government networks from cyberattacks.
The Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) under the Department of Telecommunications also plays an important role in identifying digital threats and preventing misuse of telecom resources.
Access to Claude Mythos could enhance the ability of these agencies to proactively identify vulnerabilities before they are exploited by malicious actors.
Private Sector Participation Also Expected
Sources indicate that a select group of Indian information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITeS) companies may also receive limited access to the model.
However, access is expected to be restricted to organizations with specialized teams of AI researchers and engineers working on advanced artificial intelligence applications and cybersecurity projects.
The move reflects a broader effort to strengthen collaboration between government agencies and private-sector technology firms in securing critical digital infrastructure.
As India accelerates digital transformation across government services, financial systems, telecommunications, and public infrastructure, advanced AI-powered cybersecurity tools such as Claude Mythos could play an increasingly important role in defending against evolving cyber threats.
