Concerns about cybersecurity continue to be at the top of utilities’ agendas, driven by the rising interconnected nature of infrastructure and systems.
Cybersecurity trends in utilities
Listed below are the cybersecurity trends in power utilities, as identified by GlobalData.
Cybersecurity at the top of utilities’ agendas
Cybersecurity is at the top of utilities’ agendas, and is now undoubtedly a growing concern for the power industry. This trend will continue, as many power utilities have to deal with increasing regulation, attack frequency, and the threat of state-sponsored cyber-attacks on crucial infrastructure. The need to connect a growing range of market participants to core utility systems, and the growth of private consumer data coming into utilities’ systems through smart metering and smart home initiatives also builds up additional risks and regulatory responsibilities.