Roger Clarke-Johnson of Emerson offers a practical guide to maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture
Adoption of digital technologies … remote working … the growth of intermittent renewables in generating portfolios … these and other market drivers are having dramatic impacts on the energy landscape. Hydro plants, in particular, are at an inflection point. Not only is hydropower shouldering a greater share of load swings – and playing an even greater role in grid reliability and resilience – it continues to be integral to public safety by protecting waterways; providing flood control and irrigation; offering recreational opportunities; and supplying drinking water.
These evolving market realities only heighten the need to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture. And the numbers bear this out: The global annual market for energy IT and cybersecurity for software and services is expected to grow from USD $19 billion in 2020 to more than USD $32 billion by 2028, according to a Navigant Research report.
Whether assets are fossil or renewable, the basic tenets of applying cybersecurity best practices remain the…
