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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

US-Canada Electric Grid Security and Resilience Strategy Released

November 29, 2016

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The White House and the Government of Canada released the Joint United States-Canada Electric Grid Security and Resilience Strategy (Strategy).

Strengthening the Grid Against Cyberattacks

November 19, 2015

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How can the U.S. strengthen the defense and resilience of critical water and electric infrastructure against cyber and physical attacks?

UA Research Center Will Focus on Cybersecurity of Nation's Power Grid

November 4, 2015

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University of Arkansas engineering researchers, will lead a new national center devoted to cybersecurity for electric power utilities.

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