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The time has come for a strategic electricity reserve

May 19, 2022

Given recent geopolitical events, is it time to consider constructing a Strategic Electricity Reserve (SER) for national security reasons?

Could Russia launch a cyberattack on the US power grid?

Robert R. Ackerman Jr.

March 24, 2022

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, cybersecurity professionals are on the lookout for cyberattacks following the Kremlin's initial strategy of hacking the Ukrainian government.

Cybersecurity considerations for electric vehicle chargers

Madeline Lauver

January 27, 2022

As public officials and enterprise leaders work to build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the United States, cybersecurity professionals in the energy and transportation sectors should consider how best to secure the technology.

DHS combats potential Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) attack

September 4, 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to prepare against ever evolving threats against the American homeland, most recently highlighting efforts to combat an Electromagnetic Pulse attack which could disrupt the electrical grid and potentially damage electronics.

European Electricity Association Confirms Hackers Breached its Office Network

March 13, 2020

ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators, has announced that it found evidence of a successful cyber intrusion in its office network.

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Risk of Destructive Attacks on the Electric Sector Significantly Increases

January 23, 2020

A new report highlights hacking activity targeting U.S. electric utilities and oil and gas firms attributed to the threat group Magnallium.

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Study on Electric Grid Resiliency Finds Urgent Need for Cybersecurity Investments

February 12, 2019

Cost recovery for electric sector cybersecurity investments and development of resilience metrics to gauge the industry's progress are two of several recommendations by Vermont Law School researchers and a six-month study of electric grid security.

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Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Electric Grid from Cyber Attack

December 14, 2018

U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced two pieces of legislation to protect the country’s energy grid from cyber-attacks.

Learning from the U.S. Military: How Solar-Powered Microgrids Can Improve Your Company’s Security

Joshua M. Pearce

June 27, 2017

Similar to the U.S. military, modern companies would be crippled without power from the electric grid.

GAO Report Praises Federal Efforts to Safeguard Electric Grid

March 13, 2017

A U.S. Government Accountability Office report praised federal agencies for collaborating with each other on grid resilience and not duplicating efforts.

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