Bescom awarded ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security

The ISO/IEC certificate was formally handed over to Energy and Tourism Minister KJ George in Bengaluru on Wednesday. | Photo credit: The Hindu

Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (Bescom) has received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS), which strengthens the organization’s information security framework and its ability to protect critical information and digital systems.

The ISO/IEC certificate was formally handed over to Energy and Tourism Minister KJ George in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Emphasizing the importance of cyber security, Mr George said: “The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification is an important step towards strengthening information security and cyber resilience at Bescom. As the power sector increasingly relies on digital systems and technology, protecting critical information and ensuring business continuity has become essential. This certification demonstrates that Bescom adopts globally recognized information security practices and strengthens its commitment to information security.”

He noted that the department addressed the major deficiencies identified and audit observations through timely implementation and verification of corrective actions, which enabled the successful conclusion of the certification audit.

Published – 30 Sep 2026 21:21 IST