BESCOM to establish advanced cyber security center amid rising digital threats

• Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Ltd (BESCOM) is setting up a dedicated Cyber Security Operations Centre (C-SOC) to protect its critical infrastructure.
• The C-SOC, equipped with AI and machine learning tools, will be established at BESCOM’s head office in Bengaluru’s KR Circle.
• The project has an estimated cost of Rs 30 crore, covering initial setup, maintenance, and manpower.
• It will monitor various cyber threats, including malware, unauthorized access, and DoS attacks, across IT and OT systems.
• The center will feature a layered security architecture with AI/ML-driven analytics and real-time log analysis from diverse sources.