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Why the U.S. Government Should Fund Cybersecurity Efforts of Private Companies Protecting the Power Grid

June 6, 2024 admin China, critical infrastructure, cyber, cyber risk, Cybersecurity, fortress information security, full coverage, news, power, power podcasts, risk management, the power podcast

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:14:06 +0000

FBI Director Christopher Wray, while speaking at the Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats in Nashville, Tennessee, in April, warned that U.S. critical infrastructure is a prime target […]

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10 Reasons to Attend a Conference Tailored to Digitalization in the Power Sector

May 13, 2024 admin Artificial Intelligence, connected plant conference, Cybersecurity, digital transformation, iiot power, IoT, news and notes, operational efficiency, power, power industry, regulatory compliance, renewable energy, sustainability, technology adoption, trends

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Mon, 13 May 2024 21:17:56 +0000

Anticipation is mounting for the Connected Plant Conference (CPC), POWER and Chemical Engineering’s digitalization event, scheduled to take place next week, May 20–22, 2024, near Houston, Texas. If you are a […]

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McCrary Institute, ORNL Launch First U.S. Regional Cybersecurity Center to Protect Grid

April 19, 2024 admin ceser, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, DOE, e-isac, full coverage, gridex, iiot power, nerc, news, power, power sector, serc3, THREATS, vulnerabilities

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:04:07 +0000

A $12.5 million project to establish the first U.S. regional cybersecurity research and operations center focused on grid protection has garnered a $10 million Department of Energy (DOE) grant. […]

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How Automation Technology Is Essential to the Future of Efficient Energy Production, Use, and Storage

February 13, 2024 admin automation, Commentary, connected plant, Cybersecurity, distributed energy, Energy Storage, full coverage, hydrogen, Instrumentation & Controls, International, international society of automation, isa, news, O&M, power, Renewables, Safety, Smart Grid, T&D, Technology, transmission, workforce

Credit to Author: Steve Mustard, PE| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:34:28 +0000

Many countries are promoting renewable energy sources, encouraging sustainable transportation, and adopting innovative technologies to achieve their energy efficiency goals, mitigate climate change, and contribute to a more sustainable future. […]

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Powering Through: Utilities Prioritize Security, Innovation, and Collaboration During Critical Substation Upgrades

December 11, 2023 admin buzz solutions, Commentary, Cybersecurity, energy security, Equipment, power, power grid, Safety, Security, substations, T&D, transmission and distribution, upgrades

Credit to Author: Kaitlyn Albertoli| Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:44:37 +0000

Spurred by the need to modernize and adapt, utilities are undergoing the same type of widespread digital transformation that other legacy industries have endured, except the power grid presents distinct […]

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Report: Power Sector Supply Chain Dependent on Adversaries

December 7, 2023 admin China, Cybersecurity, fortress, full coverage, iiot, iiot power, news, power, Russia, supply chain, supply chains

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:28:09 +0000

On the grid level, interfaces typically consist of modules, which are made up of semiconductor-driven or semiconductor-controlled devices. Source: POWER/Generated with AI ∙ November 21, 2023 at 7:26 PM

An estimated 90% of software products used to manage the U.S. power grid contains code “contributions” from Russian or Chinese developers. The finding from cyber risk management solution firm Fortress […]

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The Benefits of Remote Monitoring for Transformers and Other Electrical Equipment

December 1, 2023 admin Business, connected plant, cyber, Cybersecurity, data, data analytics, full coverage, Instrumentation & Controls, m&d center, news, power, predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, sensors, Smart Grid, T&D, Technology

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:11:15 +0000

Obtaining real-time operating data on power plant and substation equipment has never been easier. The sensors, transmitters, and systems needed to monitor important parameters are readily available and highly

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Converged Field Area Networks: Modernizing the Grid for a Sustainable Future

November 30, 2023 admin adms, Business, connected plant, Cybersecurity, der, distributed energy, distributed energy resources, Distributed Generation, distributed power, Fan, field area networks, full coverage, International, news, nokia, power, power grid, Safety, Smart Grid, T&D, Technology

Credit to Author: Dominique Verhulst| Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:54:13 +0000

We’ve come a long way since the first waterwheel in 200 BC. Renewable energy sources now make up about 30% of the world’s generated power and are set to more […]

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DOE Competition Helps College Students Prepare for Cyber Jobs in the Energy Industry

November 21, 2023 admin anl, argonne national laboratory, competition, Cybersecurity, DOE, full coverage, news, power, power podcasts, the power podcast, u.s. department of energy

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:53:40 +0000

There is growing demand for cybersecurity professionals all around the world. According to the “2023 Official Cybersecurity Jobs Report,” sponsored by eSentire and released by Cybersecurity Ventures, there will be […]

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Smart Grid Telemetry, Data Key to Securing Distributed Energy Networks

October 30, 2023 admin cyber attack, Cybersecurity, ders, distributed energy, power, Smart Grid, telemetry

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:37:37 +0000

Energy data has a key role in securing and protecting our energy future. As the global shift to decentralized energy networks keeps growing, together with the rising adoption rates of […]

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