As the grid becomes smarter, it becomes more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
As a result of cyberattacks, critical infrastructure systems can become compromised and expose private data.
GlobalData’s Cybersecurity in Utilities report states that energy networks have been gradually transforming into smart grids over the past few years.
The increased connectivity is helping optimise energy reliability, however it has also heightened vulnerability to cyber attacks as the whole system is dependant on the security of their operators and millions of electronic devices linked to critical power facilities.