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January 11, 2025

cybersecurity

Biden to Name Morgan Stanley’s Easterly as CISA Head
President Biden says he will name Jen Easterly to head the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Industry Warns of Hidden Dangers in Cyber Incentives
FERC’s proposal for incentivizing public utilities to invest in cybersecurity improvements provoked a range of reactions from stakeholders.
EPRI: No Time to Lose on Resilience Research
Considerable work is needed from all industry stakeholders in order to properly appreciate resilience's value, according to a recent white paper from EPRI.
Conn. PURA Cybersecurity Report Highlights Phishing, Third-party Issues
The Connecticut PURA urged utilities to beef up cybersecurity protocols and test threat-response systems as cyberattacks continue to increase.
Distribution a Cyber Weak Point, GAO Warns
Electric distribution systems carrying energy to end consumers are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but a new report says these risks are “not fully” addressed.
Texas RE: Post-COVID Cyber Safety Requires New Priorities
The cybersecurity lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic must not be forgotten as stakeholders return to normal operations, representatives from Texas RE warned.
NARUC: Leadership Support Essential to Cyber Build-out
NARUC released a guideline stating that public utility commissions must play a role in building their organizations’ cybersecurity expertise.
NERC Touts Progress During ‘Extraordinary’ 2020
In its annual report, NERC applauded the ERO Enterprise for advancing the reliability and security of the power grid during an “extraordinary" year.
SolarWinds Recovery May Require Extreme Actions
Large-scale replacement of computer systems “may be the only option” for some users of SolarWinds, FERC’s Joseph McClelland told NARUC attendees.
Panel: Industry Dialogue Key to Cyber Resilience
Panelists at NERC’s Reliability Leadership Summit called for fresh thinking to address emerging cybersecurity threats to the grid.

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