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Protecting critical infrastructure with radar

May 26, 2023

Utility organizations, like other critical infrastructure sites, are faced with ever-present challenges to protect facilities, people and assets.

8 tips for improving physical security in your organization

Bryon Miller

January 21, 2022

In a world full of increased cyber threats, security teams are often occupied by cybersecurity initiatives, overlooking physical security strategies. Implementing these eight physical security tips can help secure your organization from physical threats.

Protecting critical infrastructure and utilities as European Nations

100-day plan: What European nations can do to protect utilities

Andrew Hollister

July 30, 2021

Secure and reliable utility operations are vital to national security across the globe. The frequency of attacks on critical infrastructure is rapidly rising, not just in the U.S., but across the globe. Here’s what security leaders can do to protect utilities.

NARUC releases cybersecurity tabletop exercise guide and Gridex V case study

October 30, 2020

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Center for Partnerships & Innovation announced the release of the Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise Guide and Public Utility Commission Participation in GridEx V: A Case Study. These new publications highlight the need for public utility commissions and utilities to coordinate on cybersecurity preparedness efforts.

Therace Risch Named SVP, Chief Information & Technology Officer at AEP

May 5, 2020

American Electric Power has named Therace Risch to a new position as senior vice president and chief information & technology officer.

Utility Commissioners Briefed on Cyberspace Solarium Report Recommendations to Boost Security of Critical Infrastructure

May 5, 2020

State utility commissions can strengthen the cybersecurity of U.S. critical infrastructure – particularly the electric grid – by advancing several relevant recommendations of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission report.

James Sample Named CSO at Xcel Energy

January 16, 2020

Xcel Energy announced that James W. Sample will join the company as Vice President, Chief Security Officer.

Utilities Combat Cyber Threats by Pooling Resources & Best Practices

The critical infrastructure sector is a tempting target, but it has plenty of resilience against attacks.

Ed Finkel

April 13, 2018

The size, scope and importance of America’s utility sector make it a tempting target for terrorists looking to wreak havoc or for financial criminals looking to infiltrate and pilfer.

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Protecting Physical Assets from Cyber Threats Grows in Priority

February 8, 2018

Federal regulators have stepped up oversight of the security of the nation’s power utilities as they work to safeguard the grid from threats and incidents such as widespread, long-duration blackouts caused by digital saboteurs.

Vermont Electric Company Finds Russian Malware on Computer

January 2, 2017

Burlington Electric, which serves 19,600 customers in Vermont, said it found malicious software on company laptop, and it's blaming the Russians.

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