Hardware-Based Cybersecurity Rather Than Software-Based
Q-Net Security
“Network intrusion prevention with engineered hardware has tremendous value, ease of implementation, and low maintenance.”
Cybersecurity, Reliability & CIP
President’s Cybersecurity Exec Order
Narrow in Scope
The hardware threat and risk associated with various hardware components into the supply chain is the next area of focus for the industry.
Rethinking Resiliency
2020’s Lessons on Grid Hardening
The new normal of COVID-19 and pandemic-related health requirements has coincided with the new reality of increasing severe weather events and fires.
How Much Does Cybersecurity Really Cost?
NARUC
The new USAID-NARUC Cyber Guide is intended to assist regulators in defining tariffs by establishing a regulatory approach to enhance the cybersecurity stance of power systems.
Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Tobias Whitney
Fortress Information Security
“There is a chance we could be exposing the most sensitive, critical aspects of our grid to nations that might be contrary or hostile to the interest of the U.S. That is why the executive order is important.”
Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Matt Wyckhouse
Finite State
“We can take the software out of that device, analyze it, and tell you where it came from, concretely. We don’t need to take a vendor’s word for it. We can tell you what vulnerabilities are in there.”
Two Top Experts on Supply Chain Cybersecurity
Fixing Vulnerabilities
How all of us can pitch in to help ensure our grid is cyber-secured.
Global Challenges of Implementing Cybersecurity Standards
New USAID-NARUC Cyber Guide
By increasing collaboration, regulators are bolstering security and resilience of electric and gas sectors around the world.
Working to Secure Our Electricity Grid
Standards, Information Sharing, and Partnerships
NERC is interested in sharing how adversaries seek to do harm. At the centerpiece of this effort is NERC’s Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center.
Michigan's Clean Energy Plan
Launching ‘MI Power Grid’
The energy industry is changing rapidly amid the transition to clean, decentralized sources of power. It's a lot to keep up with, so in October, the Michigan Public Service Commission and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer launched an initiative to help residents and businesses adapt to the changes. Called MI Power Grid, the project will serve as a centralized source of credible information and outreach.