A new centre of excellence to address cybersecurity issues in power transmission systems 

New Delhi, October 06: Cybersecurity in transmission and grid operations in the power sector is critical in today’s digital era. Development of robust defences against cybersecurity is of paramount importance in maintaining reliable power supply. Continuous and collaborative research involving academia and industry for development of cyber resilient systems as well as capacity building is the need of the hour towards creating a safe and secure grid. 

Recognising this, Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID), which is the largest transmission utility of the country, has joined hands with the Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the the Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID) at IISc to set up a think tank. 

Named POWERGRID Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity in Power Transmission and Grid Operation, the facility will be a nodal centre where cybersecurity experts from academia, national R&D labs, and the industry will work together to address cybersecurity concerns related to power grids. 

Mr K Sreekant, CMD of POWERGRID said, “ POWERGRID is committed to provide funding to the extent of Rs 119.02 crores over the next 10 years and also depute its industry experts to this centre to bolster research in this area.” 

 

“At IISc, our objective is to work with the industry to deliver cutting-edge research that can solve imminent problems for the industry. We are thankful for the support from POWERGRID to establish this Centre of Excellence in an area that is of critical interest to the entire nation,” said Prof Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc.