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As the U.S. electric grid faces unprecedented strain, the push for Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) is essential. However, these advancements also increase our cyber risk. Padraic O’Reilly of CyberSaint Security highlights the critical need for comprehensive risk assessments. We must prioritize cybersecurity as we modernize our grid, ensuring each new technology undergoes thorough evaluation to mitigate potential threats. The Biden administration’s grid modernization plan must integrate these assessments at every stage. Let’s support robust risk management to safeguard our critical infrastructure while embracing innovation. #GridSecurity #CyberSecurity #RiskAssessment #Innovation #PadraicOReilly #CyberSaintSecurity Padraic O'Reilly Alison Furneaux Matt Alderman John McCarthy

"The Volt Typhoon alerts have said the quiet part out loud," said Padraic O'Reilly, Founder of CyberSaint. "The [threat] is in the networks, so new infrastructure must not allow for lateral movement on OT assets." The Biden administration is investing in Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) to optimize infrastructure and ensure a secure, efficient, and resilient power supply. A federal-state modern grid deployment initiative also aims to incorporate these solutions and boost grid performance. However, GETs introduce potential cyber vulnerabilities, necessitating robust security measures to protect against major threats. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWfSc3ea #cybersecurity #databreach #criticalinfrastructure #cyberriskmanagement

Experts caution about security risks in grid modernization. As we advance our energy infrastructure, ensuring robust OT cybersecurity measures is essential to protect against emerging threats. Dive into the details. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkv36YSi #OTENCLAVE #OTCybersecurity #icscybersecurity #iacscybersecurity #otsecurity

Securing the Future: Modernizing the power grid with advanced technologies boosts efficiency but also introduces new security risks. Implementing robust cybersecurity measures, continuous monitoring, and regular updates are crucial. Check out the article for more details! #GridSecurity #CyberSecurity #InfoSec 

The funding goes to 16 projects aimed at developing advanced tools to protect the energy sector. https://lnkd.in/emwb_B3R #cyberattack #cybersecurity #energysector

UConn is leading from the front in more than just Basketball (yeah, I threw in a sports reference!) CyberCARE, a new project launching in May, was developed to address gaps in research surrounding energy security and provide cybersecurity education programs. Overall, $15Mil in funding will be granted for Research and Training across six university-based cybersecurity centers. "This investment in university-based cybersecurity centers will enable us to simultaneously grow the U.S. cyber workforce and build the expertise we need to take on the evolving cyber threats to our nation's energy systems," UConn, in partnership with @eversource Energy, has a $3.6M initiative to build a strong cybersecurity team and create smart defenses. #Cybersecurity #EnergySecurity #protectthegrid

Experts Warn of Security Risks in Grid Modernization - BankInfoSecurity.com: Experts Warn of Security Risks in Grid Modernization  BankInfoSecurity.com #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #SecurityInsights

"They also prescribed incorporating appropriate principles and practices from recognized cybersecurity frameworks into the design of the organization’s defenses of its critical functions, infrastructure, and information; and following relevant domain-specific regulations and international standards, and considering secure and cyber-informed engineering and design principles, to employ products and services in a secure manner, taking into account accumulated technical and security debt." https://lnkd.in/dkwdVRDb #energysecurity #cybersecurity #supplychain #industrialcyber #icssecurity #ics

"They also prescribed incorporating appropriate principles and practices from recognized cybersecurity frameworks into the design of the organization’s defenses of its critical functions, infrastructure, and information; and following relevant domain-specific regulations and international standards, and considering secure and cyber-informed engineering and design principles, to employ products and services in a secure manner, taking into account accumulated technical and security debt." https://lnkd.in/eyuP2CTM #energysecurity #cybersecurity #supplychain #industrialcyber #icssecurity #ics

Experts Warn of Security Risks in Grid Modernization - BankInfoSecurity.com: Experts Warn of Security Risks in Grid Modernization  BankInfoSecurity.com #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #SecurityInsights