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India unveils CSIRT-Power to fortify power sector against cyber threats – ET CISO
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In a significant move to safeguard India’s critical power infrastructure, Union minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Computer Security Incident Response Team – Power (CSIRT-Power) at Northern Regional Power Committee in New Delhi. The facility is a targeted response to the growing threat of cyberattacks which pose a serious risk to the nation’s power sector, identified as a prime target due to its pivotal role in national infrastructure.
During the inauguration, Manohar Lal underscored the evolving nature of cyber threats, which have become a national security concern. “Cyberattacks today are capable of causing significant disruptions with far-reaching consequences. The CSIRT-Power is our proactive response to defend our power systems against such evolving threats,” he stated.
The establishment of CSIRT-Power comes at a crucial time as the power sector is undergoing a significant digital transformation, expanding the attack surface and increasing vulnerabilities. Existing sub-sectoral Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) were found lacking in legal mandates, resources, and skilled personnel to effectively handle sophisticated cyber threats. CSIRT-Power aims to fill this gap.
In alignment with the National Cyber Security Policy of 2013, the Ministry of Power, in collaboration with CERT-In, launched this initiative as part of its 100-day action plan to establish a specialized incident response team equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and cybersecurity tools. This facility is set to coordinate incident responses, establish a robust cybersecurity framework, and implement crucial measures to enhance the sector’s overall preparedness and resilience.
“The CSIRT-Power is more than just a facility; it is a fortress built to protect our power systems from the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats,” explained Shri Manohar Lal. The center will serve as the nucleus for cybersecurity in the power sector, ensuring a prompt and coordinated response to cyber incidents and threats.
Additionally, the center is tasked with enhancing cybersecurity resilience through a structured approach which includes collecting, analyzing, and sharing information on sector-specific cyber threats, implementing proactive measures to increase cybersecurity awareness, and improving the overall cybersecurity posture of the power sector.
The facility also aims to promote best practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and security policies specific to the power sector, alongside providing cybersecurity expertise and assistance to constituent utilities. Through capacity building measures such as training, development of standards, and incident response drills, as well as collaboration with educational institutions and industry, CSIRT-Power will enhance cybersecurity measures across the board.
