“Engaging Utilities for Honest Appraisals of Grid Security” by Thomas Popik, Foundation for Resilient Societies Chairman and NERC Geomagnetic Disturbance (GMD) Task Force Observer: Chairman of the Foundation for Resilient Societies, outlined his interest and work as a private citizen to learn about electric grid unreliability and the need to protect it from even greater…
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VIDEO: Electric Grid Security – House Hearing on the GRID Act
Electric Grid Security: House Energy Subcommittee Hearing. Witnesses testified about proposed legislation to protect power delivery through the U.S. electric grid. Known as the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act, the bill focused on protection from cyber attacks and other threats. (Time: 2 hours, 18 minutes) Speakers: Edward “Ed” Whitfield – U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky Rush…
Inspector General Criticizes FERC on Cybersecurity
In a January 26, 2011 report, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of the Inspector General criticizes FERC’s handling of grid cybersecurity CIP standards. Read Full Report HERE. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found: However, even in situations where authority did exist, such as the authority to approve, remand, or direct changes to…
Implications of Cyber Vulnerabilities on the Electric Grid.
Security and Cyber Vulnerabilities of the Electric Grid House Hearing: Implications of Cyber Vulnerabilities on the Resilience and Security of the Electric Grid. Before the Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology. (110th Congress) May 21, 2008. From C-SPAN: A hearing was held on the cyber vulnerabilities to the…