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A cybersecurity frontline is forming as utilities brace for advanced quantum computing-enabled attacks. 

A cybersecurity frontline is forming as utilities brace for advanced quantum computing-enabled attacks. 

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the…

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the benefits and drawbacks of…

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 

Successful grid digitalization must overcome problems sharing necessary data while protecting privacy and security. This…

Successful grid digitalization must overcome problems sharing necessary data while protecting privacy and security. This is the third part in a…

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and partners are testing methods to use quantum computing to safeguard the power grid from…

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and partners are testing methods to use quantum computing to safeguard the power grid from cyberattacks.

Cyberattacks on a digitalized and interconnected power grid can have devastating effects. Preventing them will require…

Cyberattacks on a digitalized and interconnected power grid can have devastating effects. Preventing them will require technical innovation. This…

A $45 million Department of Energy grant will fund the development of a power grid cybersecurity system using artificial…

A $45 million Department of Energy grant will fund the development of a power grid cybersecurity system using artificial intelligence.

This digital twin mirrors the dynamics of the smart grid for improved security.

This digital twin mirrors the dynamics of the smart grid for improved security.

Amid increasing attacks, how can grid operators shift their security strategies from reactive to proactive?

Amid increasing attacks, how can grid operators shift their security strategies from reactive to proactive?

A study at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory investigates the susceptibility of power plants to high-altitude…

A study at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory investigates the susceptibility of power plants to high-altitude electromagnetic pulses.

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent…

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent attacks or deal with them…

Can vehicle security systems keep up with car thieves’ sophisticated hacking ploys? This article takes a look at common…

Can vehicle security systems keep up with car thieves’ sophisticated hacking ploys? This article takes a look at common car hacks and what…

Researchers highlight smart inverters' vulnerabilities to several cyberattacks and possible defenses against them.

Researchers highlight smart inverters' vulnerabilities to several cyberattacks and possible defenses against them.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a blockchain ledger system that might help…

The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a blockchain ledger system that might help utility companies and…

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is developing tools to help keep the growing electric power grid safe…

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is developing tools to help keep the growing electric power grid safe from physical and…

This article discusses the danger of the internet and gives some important insights on cybercrime and cybersecurity.

This article discusses the danger of the internet and gives some important insights on cybercrime and cybersecurity.