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Applicable Cybersecurity Services and Codec Networks Bundles for Renewables
How Codec Networks services and bundled service models help renewable, storage and metering operators resolve their threats and meet the CEA Regulations 2026, CERT-In and DPDP.
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In this document 1. Our approach 2. Mapping threats to services 3. Codec Networks service catalogue for the sector 4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector 5. Sector programmes built from the bundles 6. Packages: Foundation, Assurance and Continuous Resilience 7. Regulatory requirement-to-bundle mapping 8. Threat-to-bundle coverage matrix 9. Delivery methodology and deliverables 10. Why Codec Networks 11. Annex: indicative commercial ranges |
1. Our approach
Renewable operators need assurance that follows remote access from the cloud to the field. Codec Networks works on four principles:
- Control the control plane: OEM clouds and remote access first.
- Know your equipment: inspect devices before and after deployment.
- OT-safe testing: assess sites without disrupting generation.
- Comply and prove: map work to the CEA Regulations and lender expectations.
2. Mapping threats to services
The table maps the 18 threats identified in Document 4 of this set to the Codec Networks services that help mitigate them.
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Threat / challenge |
Applicable Codec Networks services |
Intended outcome |
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Vendor cloud control |
Vendor cloud review, MFA and command approvals |
Controlled fleet commands |
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Firmware flaws |
Inverter and controller testing |
Hardened devices |
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Undocumented modules |
Equipment inspection, allow-listing |
No hidden communications |
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Default credentials |
Exposure scanning, hardening |
Closed exposures |
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Connectivity disruption |
Connectivity resilience review |
Resilient operations |
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Ransomware on asset IT |
Platform testing, EDR, backups |
Recoverable platforms |
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BMS and EMS compromise |
EMS/BMS testing, safety interlock review |
Safe storage operation |
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Smart meter attacks |
AMI head-end testing, command approvals |
Safe metering |
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Phishing |
Phishing simulation, MFA |
Fewer compromised accounts |
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Supply-chain risk |
OEM and equipment assessments |
Trusted equipment |
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Unsigned updates |
Firmware update security review |
Trusted updates |
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Physical access |
Site security assessment |
Protected sites |
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Data manipulation |
Data integrity review |
Trustworthy data |
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Contractor misuse |
Access governance review |
Accountable contractors |
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Flat site networks |
Site network segmentation review |
Segmented sites |
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Grid-interface attacks |
Grid interface security review |
Protected signals |
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Weak OT detection |
Fleet monitoring and playbooks |
Reliable 6-hour reporting |
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Recovery failure |
Configuration backup and drills |
Proven recovery |
3. Codec Networks service catalogue for the sector
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Service line |
Sector-relevant services |
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Security Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing |
Inverter, controller, BMS, EMS and site network testing; external exposure scanning |
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OT/IoT & cloud security |
OEM cloud and portal reviews, telemetry integrity, connectivity resilience, segmentation |
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Information security audit & compliance |
CEA Regulations 2026 gap assessments and annual audits; lender assurance |
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Governance and crisis readiness |
Cyber security policy, CISO and ISD design, Cyber Crisis Management Plan |
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Third-party and supply-chain risk |
OEM, equipment, connectivity and O&M contractor assessments; equipment inspection |
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24/7 Managed SOC & threat monitoring |
Fleet-wide OT and cloud monitoring, command anomaly detection |
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Application security |
Asset management, metering and portal application testing |
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Data privacy & protection |
Consumer metering data protection for AMISPs |
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Offensive security & simulation |
Mock drills and tabletop exercises for fleet incidents |
4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector
Eleven of the twelve bundles in the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models apply directly to renewable energy, storage and metering operators; the Global Cyber Back-Office SPV Program (Bundle 12) is offered separately for international clients.
Figure 6: Codec Networks bundles applied to the sector.
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Bundle |
Name |
Sector-relevant scope |
Best suited for |
Key deliverables |
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B1 |
Cyber Assessment & VAPT Assurance Program |
Inverter, controller, BMS and site testing |
All operators |
Assessment reports and closure tracker |
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B2 |
Application, API & DevSecOps Security Program |
Vendor portals, asset dashboards and metering apps |
Operators and AMISPs |
Application risk report |
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B3 |
Cloud, Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Program |
Telemetry, OEM cloud and remote access reviews |
Fleet operators |
Cloud and access review |
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B4 |
Regulatory Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Assurance Program |
CEA Regulations 2026 gap assessments and audits |
Operators of 50 MW and above |
Gap matrix, audit report |
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B5 |
GRC, ISO, SOC 2 & Cyber Maturity Program |
Policy, crisis plan and IEC 62443 alignment |
All covered entities |
Policy pack, CCMP |
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B6 |
Data Privacy, DPDPA & Data Protection Program |
Consumer metering data protection |
AMISPs ahead of May 2027 |
Privacy gap assessment |
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B7 |
Managed SOC, MDR & Continuous Threat Monitoring Program |
24x7 fleet monitoring |
Portfolio operators |
Monitoring reports, MTTD/MTTR |
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B8 |
Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Malware RCA Program |
OT incident response and reporting |
Any operator facing an incident |
Forensic report and RCA |
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B9 |
Third-Party Risk Management & Supply Chain Cyber Risk Program |
OEM, equipment and O&M assessments |
All operators |
Vendor risk assessments, inspection reports |
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B10 |
Cyber Simulation, Awareness, Tabletop & Crisis Readiness Program |
Mock drills and resilience exercises |
Leadership, asset and O&M teams |
Exercise reports |
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B11 |
Emerging Technology, AI, Web3 & Future Security Program |
Smart grid and DER security |
Large operators and AMISPs |
Risk assessment |
5. Sector programmes built from the bundles
Codec Networks packages the catalogue bundles into six renewables programmes.
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Programme |
Built from bundles |
Challenges addressed |
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CEA Compliance Programme |
B4, B5 |
Governance, policy, audits and evidence |
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Vendor & Cloud Access Control |
B3, B9 |
OEM portals and remote access |
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Equipment Assurance |
B1, B9 |
Inspection and supply-chain security |
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Fleet Monitoring |
B7, B8 |
24x7 OT and cloud monitoring and reporting |
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Storage Safety & Security |
B1, B3 |
EMS, BMS and safety interlocks |
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Smart Metering Security |
B1, B2, B6 |
Head-end, updates and consumer data |
6. Packages: Foundation, Assurance and Continuous Resilience
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Package element |
Foundation |
Assurance |
Continuous Resilience |
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Typical organisation |
Smaller and single-site operators |
Portfolio operators (50 MW and above) |
Large IPPs, storage and AMI providers |
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Testing |
B1: site exposure and credential review |
B1: inverter, controller and BMS testing |
B1 + B10: continuous OT and cloud testing |
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Audit and GRC |
B5: policy and basic controls |
B4 + B5: CEA gap assessment and audit |
B4 + B5 + B9: programme assurance and supply chain |
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Cloud and privacy |
B3: vendor portal access review |
B3: telemetry and OEM cloud review |
B3 + B6 + B11: cloud, metering data and DER security |
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Monitoring and response |
IR retainer (B8) |
B7: fleet monitoring + B8 |
B7: SOC with fleet-command signals + B8 |
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Reporting |
Compliance checklist |
CISO and lender reporting |
Board, lender and regulator reporting |
7. Regulatory requirement-to-bundle mapping
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Requirement (CEA Regulations 2026, as reported) |
How Codec Networks helps |
Bundle |
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Coverage of generators and storage of 50 MW and above |
Applicability and gap assessment |
B4 |
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Senior CISO and alternate; 24-hour Information Security Division |
Governance design and CISO support |
B5 |
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Cyber security policy and Cyber Crisis Management Plan with annual mock drill |
Policy, CCMP and drills |
B5, B10 |
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Annual audit of critical systems |
Independent OT and IT audit |
B4, B1 |
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Incidents to CSIRT-Power and CERT-In within six hours |
Fleet monitoring and IR support |
B7, B8 |
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Separation of OT networks from the internet |
Site segmentation and exposure review |
B3, B1 |
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Vendor accountability |
OEM and O&M assessments |
B9 |
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Consumer metering data (DPDP) |
DPDPA programme for AMISPs |
B6 |
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Auditor eligibility and independence Where a regulator, standard or contract requires CERT-In empanelled or independent auditors, Codec Networks—CERT-In empanelled for information security auditing services—confirms eligibility and independence in each proposal. |
8. Threat-to-bundle coverage matrix
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Threat / challenge |
Primary bundle |
Supporting bundles |
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Vendor cloud control |
B3 |
B9, B7 |
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Firmware flaws |
B1 |
B9 |
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Undocumented modules |
B1 |
B9 |
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Default credentials |
B1 |
B3 |
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Connectivity disruption |
B3 |
B10 |
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Ransomware on asset IT |
B7 |
B8 |
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BMS/EMS compromise |
B1 |
B3 |
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Smart meter attacks |
B1 |
B2 |
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Phishing |
B10 |
B7 |
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Supply chain |
B9 |
B1 |
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Unsigned updates |
B2 |
B1 |
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Physical access |
B1 |
B5 |
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Data manipulation |
B2 |
B7 |
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Contractor misuse |
B3 |
B9 |
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Flat networks |
B3 |
B1 |
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Grid-interface attacks |
B3 |
B7 |
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Weak OT detection |
B7 |
B8 |
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Recovery failure |
B10 |
B3 |
“Primary” and “supporting” indicate suggested combinations, not guaranteed mitigation or complete coverage.
9. Delivery methodology and deliverables
Figure 7: The Codec Networks delivery methodology.
Typical deliverables include a CEA Regulations applicability and gap assessment, inverter, controller and BMS test reports with retests, an OEM cloud and remote access review, equipment inspection reports, a cyber security policy and crisis plan, fleet monitoring reports and lender assurance summaries.
10. Why Codec Networks
- CERT-In empanelled for information security auditing services, and empanelled with NICSI for application audit and compliance services (start-up category).
- Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018.
- Full stack: VAPT, regulatory audit, managed SOC, forensics, privacy and Board advisory from one partner, so findings, monitoring and closure stay connected.
- Renewables depth: inverters, controllers, BMS, OEM clouds and connectivity assessed together with OT-safe methods.
- Recognised frameworks and tools: OWASP ASVS/MASVS and API Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS; tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Prowler and leading SIEM/EDR platforms.
- Certified people: CEH, OSCP, CPENT, CISA, ISO 27001 LA/LI, CHFI, CTIA and ECIH professionals.
Annex: Indicative commercial ranges
For internal sales reference only—remove this annex before sharing externally. Ranges are taken from the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models and are subject to scoping, asset counts, frequency and service levels.
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Bundle |
Package examples and indicative ranges |
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B1 VAPT Assurance |
Essential ₹1.5–5 lakh; Professional ₹5–15 lakh; Enterprise ₹15–40 lakh; Annual retainer ₹25 lakh–₹1.5 crore |
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B2 AppSec & DevSecOps |
API Quick Check ₹2–6 lakh; AppSec Professional ₹8–20 lakh; DevSecOps Maturity ₹12–35 lakh; Secure SDLC retainer ₹3–15 lakh/month |
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B3 Cloud & Zero Trust |
Cloud Essential ₹3–8 lakh; Professional ₹8–25 lakh; Enterprise ₹25–75 lakh; Continuous assurance ₹2–10 lakh/month |
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B4 Regulatory Audit |
Gap review ₹5–15 lakh; Full regulatory audit ₹15–50 lakh; Multi-framework audit ₹30 lakh–₹1.25 crore; Annual retainer ₹3–20 lakh/month |
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B5 GRC, ISO, SOC 2 |
ISO readiness ₹5–15 lakh; ISO implementation ₹15–45 lakh; SOC 2 readiness ₹15–60 lakh; GRC retainer ₹2–12 lakh/month |
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B6 Privacy & DPDPA |
Quick assessment ₹3–10 lakh; Implementation ₹10–40 lakh; DPO-as-a-Service ₹2–8 lakh/month; Privacy retainer ₹3–15 lakh/month |
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B7 Managed SOC |
Starter ₹2–5 lakh/month; Professional ₹5–15 lakh/month; Enterprise ₹15–50 lakh/month; co-managed per FTE/shift |
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B8 Forensics & IR |
Triage ₹3–15 lakh; Full investigation ₹15–75 lakh; Ransomware response ₹25 lakh–₹1.5 crore; IR retainer ₹5–50 lakh/year |
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B9 TPRM |
₹25,000–₹2 lakh per vendor; batch pricing for 50–500 vendors; retainer ₹3–25 lakh/month |
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B10 Simulation & Tabletop |
Awareness ₹1–5 lakh; Phishing simulation ₹2–10 lakh; Tabletop ₹5–20 lakh; Cyber war-game ₹15–75 lakh; Annual retainer ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore/year |
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B11 Emerging Tech |
AI/LLM risk review ₹5–25 lakh; Smart contract audit ₹5–50 lakh; Emerging tech retainer ₹5–25 lakh/month |
Talk to Codec Networks
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Note: Service scope, deliverables, monitoring coverage and service levels are confirmed during engagement scoping. Services support risk reduction and assurance but do not guarantee prevention of all cyber incidents or regulatory compliance. Regulatory references are summaries; confirm against the official instruments applicable to each entity.