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June 28, 2017June 28, 2017Constance Douris, M.A.

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Electricity Delivery Is An Open Target For Cyber Threats (From The National Interest)

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017Constance Douris, M.A.

The electric grid often utilizes industrial control systems to automate generation, transmission and distribution. As utilities adopt digital technologies to keep up with electricity demand and consumption, cyber attack vulnerabilities increase and new entry points emerge. Many public utilities commissions have not required utilities to boost their cybersecurity, placing customer electricity access in jeopardy. Regulators need to incentivize and mandate cybersecurity standards for utilities. I have written a commentary on this topic for The National Interest here.

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