Tata Power Delhi Distribution inks pact with US-based Utiltyx to ensure cyber security

13 Sep 2023 , 10:16 AM

Tata Power Delhi Distribution established a strategic alliance with Utiltyx, the Indian subsidiary of the US-based cyber security and data analytics software company, on Tuesday. According to a business release, the alliance intends to improve the organization’s preparedness for future cybersecurity risks and problems.

According to the statement, the association aims to improve IED visibility, strengthen Tata Power-DDL’s capabilities to combat cyber threats and provide credible & real-time analytics for its distribution grid, thereby prepping up the power distribution infrastructure for future threats and growth.

This is significant in light of the potential of trojan software on India’s power supply infrastructure, particularly from some neighboring countries. There have apparently been several incidents of cyber attacks on India’s power supply systems in various regions.

According to the corporation, this collaboration is a crucial step towards a smarter, more resilient energy future.

The collaboration will allow Tata Power-DDL to receive real-time updates on various vulnerabilities in the cyber-physical system, and an AI/ML-based threat detection system will aid in proactive network scanning for active threat detection and threat avoidance.

Beyond the technical components of the collaboration, our goal with Utiltyx is to provide continuous power supply to our customers by forecasting future power demand and eliminating risks with cutting-edge technology,’ stated Ganesh Srinivasan, Tata Power’s CEO.

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