February 2024
Girding the Grid
Fire and natural disasters. Nation-state-sponsored cyberattacks. Critical vulnerabilities in industrial control systems. Infrastructure mapping by adversaries. Physical assaults by extremists and common criminals. These constitute just a few of the attacks on, threats to, and security issues pertaining to protecting the energy grid in the United States and beyond.
The electric power infrastructure faces a greater diversity and sophistication of threats than ever. But there are promising developments in the security industry that could mitigate them.
The Internet of Things and Increasing Threats to the Electric Grid
Increased connectivity also increases the electric grid’s attack surface, exposing infrastructure to new vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit. Once exploited, threat actors can hijack these devices to manipulate energy flows, disrupt communication networks, and cause a loss of view.
Why China’s Global Electric Project Has National Security Experts on Alert
China initiated an ambitious project in 2015: creating a global electric grid. New research assesses where the project stands and its national security ramifications for the rest of the world.
Becoming More Reliable and Resilient with Enhanced Substation Security
Remote and urban areas provide individuals—or groups—multiple vantage points for attacks and several escape routes. New technology solutions, however, can help.
Infographic: What's a Watt?
Snag a snapshot of how power is generated today and what the renewable energy future of tomorrow could look like.
Meeting a Living Building Challenge
Engineering firm PAE relies on Axis multisensor cameras to monitor surrounding streets and interior hallways of its sustainable Portland headquarters.
Fast Facts: 4 Challenges in the Renewable Energy Transition
Global governments have pledged to triple their renewable energy capacity by 2030. But four challenges may disrupt their efforts.
