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CEA notifies new regulations to protect power sector from cyber attack
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in India has issued new regulations aimed at protecting the power sector from cyberattacks, mandating enhanced cybersecurity protocols and compliance measures for power utilities.
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New cybersecurity rules force power sector players in India to tighten defences immediately. If you supply tech or services to power utilities, compliance wins you faster market access.
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