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Pledge to Protect Data Could Build Consumer Trust

Electric utilities aren’t required by law to adopt new guidelines issued by the Department of Energy to protect consumers’ private information, but it could be a good idea for some utilities for...

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Cybersecurity Begins with People

The equation for cybersecurity at your electric cooperative might surprise you. (L-R) Roman Gillen, Bill West, Chris Perry and Damon Drake discussed co-op cybersecurity at CFC Forum. (Photo By: Michael...

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When a Computer Hack is a Good Thing at Your Co-op

Joe Trentacosta not only encourages a hack into Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s computer network—the co-op foots the bill for it. Joe Trentacosta of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative says...

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Co-op a Part of Cybersecurity Center

Cybersecurity at the nation’s electric utilities is the focus of a new national center and an electric cooperative is taking a key role. The digital controller board could be the target of a cyber...

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Senate Passes NRECA-Backed Cyber Bill

Electric cooperatives are closer to obtaining timely, critical information from the federal government about cyber events following the Senate’s passage of NRECA-backed legislation. The Senate passed...

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Paris Attacks Raise Grid Threat Awareness

Deadly terrorist attacks in Paris sharpened the urgency of a two-day utility/government grid threat exercise that tested the vulnerability of the U.S. power grid and how quickly millions can be...

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New Law Helps Co-ops Respond to Emergencies

Breakthrough bipartisan transportation legislation that helps electric cooperatives respond during emergencies cleared Congress and was signed into law by President Obama. A new law will help co-ops...

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Cybersecurity a Co-op Priority, CEO Tells House

Electric cooperatives are making cybersecurity a top priority, a co-op CEO told Congress. Bobbi Kilmer, Claverack CEO, told Congress that communication plays a key role during a crisis. (Photo By:...

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Cyber Threat From Within Merits Attention

Cyber and physical attacks from within the electric sector are serious threats and merit federal assistance to ensure that industry can conduct thorough background checks on prospective employees in...

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Cybersecurity to Get $15M Boost from DOE

The Department of Energy will provide the support in a three-year partnership with NRECA and the American Public Power Association. NRECA will use its $7.5 million share to make cutting-edge...

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