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CSIRT- Power inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at New Delhi to Protect Electric Sector critical Infrastructure
NEW DELHI: In a significant step toward safeguarding India’s critical power infrastructure, Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Computer Security Incident Response Team for the Power Sector (CSIRT-Power) at the Northern Regional Power Committee in New Delhi.
Objectives
- Serve as the primary agency for responding to and preventing cybersecurity incidents within the power sector.
- Ensure a swift and coordinated response to cyber threats impacting the power sector.
- Collect, analyze, and disseminate information on sector-specific cyber threats.
- Implement proactive measures to enhance cybersecurity awareness and improve the overall security posture within the power industry.
- Promote industry best practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and security policies tailored to the power sector.
- Provide cybersecurity expertise and assistance to constituent utilities.
- Strengthen cybersecurity in the power sector through initiatives like training, development of standards, incident response drills, and collaboration with educational institutions and industry.
- Facilitate cooperation among power sector stakeholders to raise awareness and strengthen collective cybersecurity efforts.
Minister’s Remarks
Minister Manohar Lal emphasized that the CSIRT-Power facility marks a significant step in protecting India’s vital power infrastructure. He highlighted the evolving nature of threats, noting that cyberattacks have become a serious and growing concern, capable of causing extensive disruptions with wide-ranging consequences. As a key component of national infrastructure, the power sector is particularly vulnerable to such threats.
What is CSIRT?
A Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) is a specialized group of IT professionals that assists organizations in assessing, managing, and preventing cybersecurity-related incidents. Their primary goal is to respond quickly and efficiently to security incidents, helping to regain control and minimize damage.
Why is CSIRT-Power essential?
The creation of CSIRT-Power comes at a critical time as the power sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, expanding its attack surface and increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks. Previous sub-sectoral Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) lacked the legal authority, resources, and skilled personnel necessary to address sophisticated cyber threats effectively. CSIRT-Power aims to bridge this gap and bolster the power sector’s resilience against cyber threats.
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