Agenda

Registration, Refreshments And Networking

Conference Inaguration and Opening Speech By Chairperson

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Importance of Cyber security and its threat in Power & Utilities Sector

• 1. Importance of Cybersecurity in the Power Sector
• 2. Emerging Cybersecurity Threats in the Power Sector: Challenges and Opportunities
  • 2.1 Exploration of common cyber threats and attack vectors
  • 2.2 DDOS Attack
  • 2.3 Data breach
• 3. Cost and Reputational Consequences of Cyber Attacks

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Understanding Critical Information Infrastructure in the Power Sector and Its Importance

• 1. What is CII and how it can be impacted by Cyberattacks (server downtime, security breach)
• 2. Significance of cybersecurity in safeguarding critical infrastructure
• 3. Case Studies: Real-Life Cyber Incidents in the Power Industry : Analyse real-life incidents where energy companies have faced security issues, and explore what lessons can be learned from these experiences.
• 4. Identifying Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure in Power Systems
• 5. Why security incidents do occur and how to prevent

PANEL DISCUSSION

"Empowering the Power Sector: Creating Cybersecurity Strategies and Future Plan for India's Utilities and core sector"

• * From Compliance to Resilience: Shifting the Paradigm
• * Strategies for building a cyber-resilient power sector (Importance of Cyber Security Framework and Cyber Crisis Management Plan C-CMP)
• * Strategies for data privacy and compliance.
• * Key Cyber Risks Facing the Power & Utilities Sector
• * Strategies for mitigating risks and enhancing resilience
• * Fostering Cybersecurity Culture for improved cybersecurity resilience
• * Discussing government policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing cybersecurity ain the utilities sector

COFFEE BREAKS WITH NETWORKING

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Role of Secure Encryption and Key Management in preventing Cyber Attack in Power Sector

• 1. Importance of secure Encryption and relevant encryption technologies in Power Sector
• 2. How encryption protects data in transit and at rest
• 3. What is Key management and the importance of Key Generation, Storage, Distribution, and Rotation
• 4. How Secure Encryption and Key Management enhanced Data Protection and Confidentiality

PANEL DISCUSSION

Managing cybersecurity of IT & OT Systems while ensuring Compatibility and Efficient Integration

• 1. Understand the unique requirements of operational technology (OT) systems and how they differ from traditional IT systems
• 2. Identify and address vulnerabilities and threats in both IT and OT systems to ensure overall system security
• 3. Exploring access control measures to authenticate and authorize individuals who access information in IT and OT systems
• 4. Leveraging threat intelligence to continuously monitor and detect potential cyber threats in IT and OT systems
• 5. Addressing incident response and recovery plans for both IT and OT systems to minimize the impact of a cyber attack
• 6. Exploring the importance of managing cybersecurity risks associated with Third party vendors

LUNCH BREAK WITH NETWORKING

SPONSOR PRESENTATION

Overview of Cloud Solutions for Modernizing Indian Power & Utility Operations and Digital Transformation

• 1. Importance of migrating legacy applications to the cloud
• 2. Implementing smart grids using cloud-based solutions
• 3. Role of the Internet of Things (IoT) in utility operations.
• 4. Harnessing Big Data and Analytics in the Power Sector with Cloud for predictive maintenance, grid optimization, and demand forecasting

PANEL DISCUSSION

Cloud-based Customer Engagement and Smart Metering Solutions

• 1. Exploring cloud-driven solutions for enhancing customer engagement and experience in the Indian power market
• 2. Discussing the implementation of cloud-based smart metering systems and their benefits
• 3. Addressing privacy concerns, data management, and data analytics in customer-centric cloud applications
• 4. Harnessing Big Data and Analytics in Smart Metering Solutions in the Power Sector with Cloud
• 5. Addressing Fault-tolerant, High availability, BCDR focus solutions for customer-rich experience

Keynote Address

Cloud and sustainability: Advancing Green Initiative in Utilities

• 1. Exploring the intersection of cloud computing and sustainability
• 2. "Smart Grids and IoT: Enablers of Green Utilities"
• 2.1 How smart grids and IoT are transforming utilities
• 3. Leveraging Real-time data analytics for sustainability in the power sector
• 4. Digital Transformation - Cloud-based solutions supporting digital document management
• 5. Case studies on successful customer-centric sustainability initiatives

SUMMARY OF DAY ONE BY ORGANIZERS

End of Day 1