In a report released today by The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), cyber attacks are among the top high-impact risks — "with potential to significantly affect the reliability of the North American bulk power system." Certain protections and mitigations are already in place to address these risks, and this study has been released to help public utility commissions, and the federal government to further prepare for these potential risks.
Related Links:
NERC Press Release Jun.2.2010
Cyberattacks seen as top threat to zap U.S. power grid Network World, Jun.2.2010
Related topics: Cyberattack, Security
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