New technology tools are increasingly available, providing needed protection for the energy sector that is now facing an uptick in cyberattacks.
FREMONT, CA: With the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the energy sector, a broader threat landscape is emerging, leaving critical infrastructure extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks. Also, the Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems of the energy sector are increasingly prone to attacks. Addressing cyber risks in the industry is critical not only to energy security but is also vital for a resilient state and economy. It is time for the sector to find new ways to protect itself.
An improved network monitoring and situational awareness platform in the utility and energy sector will add to both asset visibility and performance management. It can help prevent and detect potential incidents before they damage the entire network. Besides, continuous monitoring can also help the sector understand their network architecture and a baseline of normal behavior for more significant threat remediation. With this data and insight obtained from control, systems can better detect when devices…
