Blogs
Beyond Audit: Building Continuous OT Cyber Security in India’s Power Sector
India’s power grid is no longer an electromechanical system. It’s a complex web of connected substations, remote terminal units, intelligent electronic devices, and SCADA control centres, the digital nervous system that powers a nation of 1.4 billion. With the Green Energy Corridor, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), and rapid grid automation, operational technology (OT) has merged with enterprise IT. This transformation has brought efficiency and a new dimension of risk.
India’s Data Centre Sector isn’t Fully Sovereign as AI Debate Deepens
Data sovereignty has become a national priority, compelling policymakers to advocate for infrastructure governed by domestic entities. As global leaders convene at the AI Impact Summit to deliberate on governance, the ownership of data centres must emerge as a central theme. Ultimately, the robust protection and processing of a nation’s citizens’ data necessitates a framework of predominant domestic ownership.
The Indian data centre industry has had a surge in investments recently. Indian and international conglomerates plan to invest an estimated $50 billion in the next five to seven years, as the country’s data centre capacity expands from around 1 gigawatt to 9 GW.