US Announces $70 Million Cybersecurity Boost for Rural, Municipal Utilities

November 20, 2023 at 06:03AM The US Department of Energy is offering a $70 million funding opportunity to electric cooperative, small investor-owned, and municipal utilities to improve their cybersecurity. The funding aims to enhance the resilience of the energy grid against cyber threats. It also focuses on decreasing energy burdens and improving cybersecurity knowledge and … Read more

Microsoft extends Windows Server 2012 ESUs to October 2026

November 10, 2023 at 11:53AM Microsoft is extending support for Windows Server 2012 and providing three additional years of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) until October 2026. This gives administrators more time to upgrade or migrate to Azure. Microsoft recommends upgrading to supported versions for better performance and security updates. Azure offers free extended security updates … Read more