Connected gadgets may need to clear cybersecurity checks soon

The move follows a government assessment that found glaring gaps in cybersecurity certification, exposing imported products and critical infrastructure to risks of malware and tampered components.

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The policy may face challenges from industry stakeholders.

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“There are lots of devices that are deployed in the power sector, health sector, and railways, for example. They all should be secured,” the first official said.

The official added that the initial timeline of 1 January 2027 to develop and implement a secure devices ecosystem policy—across pharmaceuticals, hospitals, ports and shipping, energy and power, and space industries—is expected to be pushed back, with the Centre mulling “three to four years” for industries to build capability to implement the policy.