October 9, 2023 at 10:26PM – Electric Power System Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2023 at 10:26PM

The electric power industry is facing increasing cyber threats due to digitalization and the interconnectedness of IT and OT systems. A webinar by Trend Micro discussed these challenges and provided solutions, including improving employee security awareness, job rotation between IT and OT departments, and automation of incident response. The webinar emphasized the need for consistent cybersecurity across IT and OT and introduced the Unified Kill Chain approach to counter cyberattacks. The survey conducted during the webinar highlighted the importance of consistent cybersecurity in this industry.

The meeting notes discuss the topic of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the electric power industry. The webinar highlighted the various threats faced by the industry and provided insights into strategies and solutions to protect assets from cyber threats. The notes also mention examples of vulnerabilities in electric power systems and current cyberattacks on power companies.

The meeting notes emphasize the need for consistent cybersecurity measures across IT and OT domains and provide suggestions for addressing people, process, and technology-related challenges in implementing security strategies. It also introduces the concept of the Unified Kill Chain as an approach to evaluating expected attacks and taking appropriate security measures.

Survey results from the webinar indicate that consistent cybersecurity across IT and OT is a key concern for security leaders in the electric utility industry. The majority of respondents found information related to consistent cybersecurity issues and solutions across IT and OT to be the most helpful.

Resources mentioned in the meeting notes include the full webinar video, Trend Micro reports, and other reference links related to energy industry cybersecurity.

For more information, you can watch the full webinar video and access the additional resources provided.

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