Recommendation to Extend the ER-01 Cybersecurity Deadline for CCTV Systems in ITS

New Delhi [India], July 23: In light of new cybersecurity mandates affecting intelligent transport systems (ITS), this policy recommendation recommends extending the ER-01 cybersecurity certification deadline for CCTV network cameras to January 1, 2026. The ITS India Forum fully supports the intent of the ER-01 mandate – effective April 9, 2025 – to safeguard national security from substandard surveillance systems. However, the forum highlights that while compliance with these standards is crucial amid India’s rapid ITS growth, several operational challenges could delay effective implementation in key projects like tolling and traffic enforcement.