Smart grid presents an opportunity to improve reliability and security but also requires constant vigilance and proactive steps to address new risks to automated metering.
A feature in Transmission & Distribution World’s July issue addresses cyber security and how it is critical to keeping the lights on. The article, by two experts in cyber security and IT compliance, explains where security standards are and how they are being applied. They contend that security standards currently fall short of what is needed to provide maximum assurance of reliability.
via Protecting Your Smart Grid | Intelligent Energy Portal.
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