Electricité du Laos has signed a cooperation agreement to establish a Cyber Security Operations Center at EDL headquarters in Vientiane Capital to strengthen protection of the country’s power infrastructure.
The project forms part of Electricité du Laos (EDL)’s broader digital transformation strategy, as the state utility shifts more of its operations and management systems to digital platforms.
Officials said stronger cyber safeguards are necessary as threats targeting critical infrastructure continue to evolve.
The new centre will operate around the clock, monitoring the power network and responding to cyber risks in real time. It will serve as a central command hub for detecting, preventing, and mitigating cyber incidents.
The project will be fully operational by the end of 2026.
Under the agreement, EDL will upgrade its technology systems, improve data centre performance, and enhance staff capacity to meet international security standards.
