SANJEEV SINHA
PRESIDENT – IT & DIGITIZATION, INDIA POWER CORPORATION LTD
India Power - is a power utility company and works in IT and OT domain.
LEVERAGING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR EFFICIENCY AND SECURITY
Power utility companies use a hybrid cloud strategy to enhance security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Their Operational Technology (OT) environment remains air-gapped and hosted in-house for security, while Information Technology (IT) systems primarily operate in private clouds. This approach enables low-latency processing for critical workloads while utilizing public clouds for analytics and storage. A multi-cloud setup ensures flexibility, security, and cost optimization while avoiding vendor lock-in.
With smart grids, power plants, and IoT sensors generating real-time data, edge computing enables local processing for faster responses. IoT- enabled distribution transformers monitor voltage and frequency, while edge devices analyze data at substations to predict and prevent failures. For renewable energy, edge computing balances fluctuating power generation from solar and wind farms, ensuring efficient distribution.
CYBERSECURITY CRITICAL IN CLOUD STRATEGY
As multi-cloud and hybrid cloud adoption grows, cybersecurity is critical. Each provider has different security policies, making consistent enforcement challenging. Zero Trust Architecture is essential to mitigate risks as sensitive data moves across clouds. Managing user roles, API keys, and permissions is complex, necessitating multi-factor authentication. Exposed APIs increase security risks, while monitoring across multiple clouds remains difficult. Continuous training is key—hands-on experience, certifications, sandboxes, and security frameworks like Zero Trust and Shared Responsibility Model are crucial.
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