Ensuring Compliance and Security in Power Sector Operations
The primary objective of the CEA Audit is to ensure power sector entities comply with regulations, secure critical infrastructure, and enhance cyber resilience.
Evaluate adherence to the cybersecurity guidelines and standards issued by the CEA and other regulatory authorities (e.g., CERT-In, MoP).
Detect technical and operational vulnerabilities in SCADA, IT, and OT systems used in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
Review the effectiveness of cyber risk assessment, threat identification, and mitigation strategies adopted by power sector entities.
Assess the presence and efficacy of cyber incident response plans, escalation procedures, and coordination with national CERTs and regulators.
Examine user access management, privilege escalation controls, and authentication mechanisms, especially in control and monitoring systems.
Ensure implementation of proper controls for data confidentiality, integrity, and availability, including secure backups and encryption.
Verify security controls around third-party vendors, contractors, and outsourced service providers with access to critical systems.
Promote a cyber-aware culture through training, awareness programs, and integration of cybersecurity into business continuity planning.
The CEA Cybersecurity Audit helps power sector entities comply with regulations, enhance system security, and protect critical infrastructure.
Safeguards India’s power grid and energy infrastructure from cyber threats, ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply.
Ensures adherence to CEA’s cybersecurity framework, helping utilities comply with legal and policy mandates.
Identifies vulnerabilities in IT/OT systems and enables timely corrective actions to reduce cyber risk exposure.
Evaluates existing response mechanisms and enhances readiness to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents.
Preserves the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of operational and customer data critical to the energy sector.
Promotes cybersecurity awareness among staff and improves organizational capability to handle cyber risks.
Assesses third-party risks and helps implement controls to secure the extended supply chain of grid operations.
Provides actionable insights and recommendations to align with global best practices and continually improve cybersecurity posture.
We follow a structured and transparent process to ensure consistent quality and successful outcomes. Here’s how we work with you from start to finish.
The CEA Cybersecurity Audit verifies compliance, enhances security, and optimizes operations for power sector entities.
A centralized Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT-Power) has been created to coordinate incident response, policy formulation, and stakeholder engagement in the power sector.
Every power sector entity must appoint a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and an alternate CISO, both Indian nationals, directly reporting to top leadership for accountability and governance.
Entities are required to develop and maintain a Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP), approved by the board and regularly updated, to ensure structured response during incidents.
The audit mandates strict isolation between IT and OT networks, multi-factor remote access, advanced firewalls, IDS/IPS, behavior monitoring, and prohibition on internet-based control of critical systems.
Each entity must operate a 24×7 Information Security Division (ISD) led by the CISO, with mandatory cybersecurity training for all IT/OT personnel, including annual training requirements for CISOs.
IT systems must undergo bi-annual audits, OT systems annual audits, and all cyber incidents must be reported promptly to CSIRT-Power, CERT-In, and NCIIPC, with strict timelines for remediation.
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