We invite you to a
Round Table Conference on PowerSecon 2023
at IIC, New Delhi on 19th December 2023.

Cyber Security Association of India (CSAI) & National Power Training Institute (NPTI)- Ministry of Power, heartily welcome you to Round Table Conference on "PowerSecCon-2023, India’s first Cyber Defense Conclave dedicated to Power Sector". The conference shall be an immersive 4-hour interface dedicated to brainstorming cyber defense capability within the power sector and building a cyber resilient Bharat.     

PowerSecCon 2023:

PowerSecCon 2023 is a pioneering event in India, exclusively focused on bolstering cyber defense strategies within the power sector. In today's interconnected world, safeguarding  our critical infrastructure against cyber threats is of paramount importance. This conclave will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to protect our power grid and ensure the reliability and security of our national power supply.

In the wake of the Black Energy malware, Industry 2.0 and chain of cyber incidents, the cyber defense paradigm in the global power sector need to undergo a profound transformation. The evolving landscape demands a collective commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure, as nations recognize the inherent vulnerability of their power grids in an increasingly interconnected and digitally reliant world.     

We sincerely hope you can join us at PowerSecCon 2023 to explore the latest advancements in cyber defense and engage in discussions on how to protect the power sector from emerging threats.

Please confirm your participation by 20th November 2023, as seating is limited and admission is based on first come first serve basis.

Lt. Gen Dr Rajesh Pant
Chairman CSAI. Former National Cyber Security
Coordinator, PMO   

                                                 Agenda Highlights

• REGISTRATION & Networking Tea : 2:00 -2:30 PM

• Introduction Address: Prof NK Goyal, Chairman Emeritus, TEMA/CMAI, President CSAI

• WELCOME ADDRESS Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Rajesh Pant, Chairman CSAI, Former NCSC

• OPENING SESSION Dr. Tripta Thakur, Director General, NPTI

• Thought leadership address by Lt Gen MU Nair, NCSC (Invited)

• Inaugural Address by Chief Guest: Shri R.K.Singh, Hon'ble Minister of Power, New & Renewable Energy ( Invited)

Key Note Addresses:

• Recent Developments in Power Sector Cyber Threats Shri. MAKP Singh, Member, CEA

• Address by DG NCIIPC,

• Address by Advisor, DRDO

• Understanding Recent Threats: Industroyer 2.0 and Black Energy APT, Shri Anand Shanker, CISO, Powergrid

• Industry Address 1:   To be decided

• Industry Address 2: To be decided

• Interactive Panel Discussions 1: Panel 1:  OT Cyber Security in Power Sector

• Moderator Cdr Mukesh Saini, Secretary General CSAI:

• Interactive Panel Discussions 2: Synergising cyber security operations in Power Sector.

• Moderator Col. Inderjeet Singh, DG CSAI

• Closing Remarks: Lt. Gen Dr Rajesh Pant, Chairman CSAI, Former NCSC