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Defending the smart grid from threats and attacks

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Cisco grid security solutions help utility companies implement plans that secure the smart grid through network segmentation, authentication, operational visibility and threat detection and mitigation.

Modernizing the Grid: Utilities and Data Analytics

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The electric utilities sector is facing some challenging times as it struggles with a regulatory model designed for an earlier era. As increased renewable integrations into the grid intensify, electric utilities will need to take steps to accommodate the variable output of distributed generation and develop new insights and technologies that will shape the future […]

Combating Cyber-Attacks Through Cyber Intelligence & Security: Part One

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Hello and welcome to Part One of my new blog series discussing cyber intelligence and security around the critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S. Cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent and threatening to utilities, refineries, military defense systems, water treatment plants and other sectors of our critical infrastructure. Part One of this series details the dangers […]

Challenges and Progress at the White House Summit on Cybersecurity

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On February 13, I attended the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection at Stanford University. President Obama, along with senior leaders spanning federal government, industry and technology sectors, law enforcement, consumer privacy advocates, and others convened to collaborate and build partnerships within the public and private sectors to further improve cybersecurity practices. The […]