Ministry : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Not Applicable)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part II]
This notification under the Information Technology Act, 2000 designates critical airport infrastructure at GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) as protected systems, centralizing cybersecurity oversight for aviation operations.
Key Points
- Declares specific computer resources—Airfield Ground Lighting, Airport Operation Control Centre, Airport Operations Database, Access Control Systems, Baggage Handling Systems, Common Use Terminal Equipment, Closed Circuit Television Monitoring System, and Master Clock System—as Critical Information Infrastructure.
- Grants controlled access to designated GHIAL employees, authorized contractual personnel, and vetted consultants/regulators on a need-to-know basis.
- Formalizes centralized protection and incident response mechanisms under Section 70(2) of the IT Act, 2000.
- Mandates publication in the Official Gazette and immediate effect upon publication.
Summary
This gazette notification designates core airport operational systems at GMR Hyderabad International Airport as protected critical information infrastructure, thereby subjecting them to enhanced cybersecurity safeguards under the Information Technology Act, 2000. By specifying authorized access roles and institutionalizing centralized protection, the order aims to fortify airport operations against digital threats and ensure continuity of essential aviation services.
