Lowdown: Ministry of Power notifies new cybersecurity rules for power sector
The Central Electricity Authority notified the Central Electricity Authority (Cyber Security in Power Sector) Regulations, 2026, on July 31, 2026, establishing a new Computer Security Incident Response Team for the power sector. These rules will take effect on April 1, 2027, mandating compliance from all entities and vendors to enhance cybersecurity measures in the sector.