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...
View ArticleCybersecurity 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...
View ArticleWhen 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...
View ArticleCo-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...
View ArticleSenate 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...
View ArticleParis 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleCybersecurity 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:...
View ArticleCyber 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...
View ArticleCybersecurity 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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