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Addressing the Energy Industry’s Biggest Challenges with PIAM

August 15, 2017

Organizations in the energy industry face a number of potential threats and risks, and addressing them often poses significant challenges.

Energy Sector is a 'Prime Target' for Cyberattacks

September 30, 2016

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Addressing cyber risks in the energy sector is critical not only to energy security, but is also vital for a resilient state and economy, according to a World Energy Council report.

PG&E Testing Safety Drones to Inspect Electric and Gas Infrastructure

August 1, 2016

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is testing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, to enhance the safety and reliability of its electric and gas service. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized PG&E to use drones to assist with inspections of electric and gas infrastructure.

Europe Leads in Protecting Critical Infrastructure

August 1, 2016

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Europe is emerging as a global leader in national cybersecurity enforcement. The European Union (EU) and countries connected to the Council of Europe and the European Economic Area, including Norway and Switzerland, have been most successful in implementing binding legal instruments in the area of cybercrime and cybersecurity.

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Senators Debate Energy Cyber Security Regulation

July 18, 2012

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As the August recess draws closer, senators are being warned to take action on a cyber security bill for smart grid security before the period is over.

Survey: Energy Security Split Over Federal Smart Grid Oversight

April 25, 2012

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The 60-40 split divides the industry on regulatory oversight from the federal government.

Survey: Smart Grid Security Standards Lacking

April 20, 2012

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Seventy-five percent of energy security professionals say that smart grid security has not been adequately addressed in smart grid deployment.

NRC Amends Radioactive Materials Security Regulations

March 20, 2012

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The new regulation will establish security requirements for risk-significant radioactive materials and shipments of small amounts of irradiated reactor fuel.

Locations that were once considered safe havens such as schools, places of worship and healthcare institutions are no longer immune to acts of violence, and that includes healthcare, such as hospitals, emergency rooms, and facilities that provide healthcare outside of a hospital environment.

Passive vs. Active Video Surveillance at Yale University

This webinar will cover the design phase of the Yale Police Department’s existing radar layout at the Yale Bowl and the security challenges it has presented. It will also discuss the need to keep the historical nature of the Yale Bowl building in mind while designing a new surveillance system. In addition, the webinar will cover how the Yale public safety team is using the new surveillance system to identify a suspect to decide, in real time, whether or not to dispatch additional resources.

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Security Magazine

2020 February

This month, Security magazine highlights John McClurg, Senior VP and CISO at Blackberry, and the evolving role of the CISO. Also, we highlight Tim McCreight, Acting CSO for the city of Calgary, Alberta, and discuss if civilians can truly Stop the Bleed and how to calculate ROI for better security. Industry leaders discuss public references and their impact on security careers, information security frameworks and convergence trends in 2020.

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