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Thank you for checking out the Intelligent Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of sustainability, climate and emissions, electric vehicles, and the green side of the utility sector. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.
Get to Know Your Community Members – This Month’s Member Spotlight
Spotlight: Paul Budde
What sets Energy Central apart from other online industry outlets is the true community-level feel. To highlight that aspect, this spot each month will feature a quick profile of one of your fellow Community Members for you to get to know and inspire you to reach out to them: leave a comment on their recent Energy Central content, follow their profile, and build a new connection in the industry!
Name and Title: Paul Budde, CEO of Paul Budde Consulting
Topics of Focus: Digital twins, Smart energy
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Top Content This Month
Securing the Grid: Enhancing Data Security for Electrical Utilities Through SaaS Solutions by Anastasia Lebar
The article explores the vulnerabilities faced by electrical utilities with in-house data collection solutions, emphasizing the risks to data integrity and operational control. It highlights the advantages of adopting SaaS solutions, including enhanced security measures, expert management, scalability, and compliance, ultimately enabling utilities to focus on core functions and meet modern demands effectively.
“Electrical utilities may turn to in-house data collection solutions to maintain a sense of operational control. However, this approach leads to serious security vulnerabilities that put data integrity at risk and can have cascading effects on everything from service delivery to reputation.”
Read the full article and leave a comment or question for the author here
Power Grids Under Attack: Are TSOs Prepared for New Data & Cyber Threats? by Florian Kolb
The article discusses how the shift towards renewables and decentralization challenges Transmission System Operators (TSOs), who are increasingly digitizing and using AI to manage power grids. However, integrating smaller energy systems raises security concerns, prompting the need for robust data trust models and cutting-edge security solutions to safeguard against cyber threats.
“The shift towards renewables, electrification and sector coupling is making it more difficult for Transmission System Operators (TSOs) globally to manage their power grids. To address the new challenges in grid operations and planning, TSOs are increasingly digitizing, working with artificial intelligence (AI) and incorporating smaller energy systems into their optimization efforts.”
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Cybersecurity in Critical Environments: Safeguarding Vital Infrastructure by Alan Soares
In today’s digitally interconnected world, safeguarding critical infrastructure from cyber threats is paramount. This article delves into the challenges faced by sectors like energy, transportation, and finance, exploring strategies to bolster cybersecurity and protect these essential assets from malicious activities. Key challenges such as legacy systems, interconnectedness, and resource constraints underscore the need for multifaceted approaches, including risk assessment, adoption of security frameworks, and enhanced monitoring capabilities, alongside public-private partnerships to fortify the resilience of critical environments against evolving cyber threats.
“In an era dominated by digital connectivity, the protection of critical infrastructure from cyber threats has become a paramount concern. Critical environments, encompassing sectors such as energy, transportation, healthcare, and finance, are vital to the functioning of societies worldwide. ”
Read the full article and leave a comment or question for the author here
Recent Q&A in the Community
Q: What are the types of data privacy best practices you’ve implemented to ensure top security, whether for utility customers, employees, IT systems, or otherwise?
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Q: What is the best antimalware in your view and experience? and what were the biggest challenges in implementing it?
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Relevant Recent Episodes of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast
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