Grid
Robert M. Lee is a global authority in operational technology (OT), and CEO and co-founder of Dragos. Formerly a U.S. Air Force Cyber Warfare Operations Officer tasked to the NSA, he pioneered OT/ICS threat analysis and created foundational SANS Institute training courses. Lee briefs national leaders, has testified before U.S. Congress, and participates in World Economic Forum cyber resilience initiatives. He led investigations into significant industrial cyberattacks, including the Ukraine power grid disruptions, TRISIS attack, and Colonial Pipeline ransomware incident. He is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard, leading OT cybersecurity and response, and is a SANS Fellow.
The electric grid is facing an absolute tidal wave of new demand from massive data centers and rapid electrification. To keep the lights on and power our future, the industry is completely rewriting the rules of grid modernization.
This month, PUF brings you four innovators who are changing the game from the digital perimeter to the physical edge. We kick things off with Dragos to look at how a rock-solid cybersecurity baseline protects our most automated systems. Next, Rhizome takes us into the world of artificial intelligence to predict macro climate risks before they strike.
Then, TS Conductor drops some serious materials science to show how new wires can double line capacity on existing towers. After that, Osmose shows how to save millions by giving older poles a full second lifespan. Get ready to meet the teams reshaping the modern power grid.
PUF’s Rachel Bryant: From your vantage point, how is cybersecurity directly impacting operational outcomes as utilities navigate this modernization?