Security

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity
Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure like Smart Grids

High-profile cases of successful cyberattacks against utilities and control systems serve as cautionary tales for those responsible for protecting the resilience of civilian essential services. A growing concern is how...

The Evolution of Encryption
From Enigma to Modern Strategies

From the historic Enigma machine to modern encryption strategies, the field of cryptography has evolved exponentially. While the debate over weakening encryption for crime prevention persists, the importance of safeguarding...

Blockchain Technology for Electrical Energy Trading

Blockchain technology promises to transform industries by enhancing security, transparency, and efficiency. However, its adoption in the electricity sector faces regulatory uncertainties, technical complexities, and high investment costs.

Secure Key Management in Critical Infrastructure

Effective key management is crucial for power companies and utilities to ensure the security and reliability of energy meters and critical infrastructure. By implementing robust practices and adhering to industry...

Cable Theft
A Growing Problem Around the World

Global cable theft is a widespread problem affecting many communities. Thieves target cables carrying electricity, telecom, and transport signals for scrap metal. This results in service disruptions and can lead...

Smart Meter Technology
Balancing Energy Efficiency and Cybersecurity

The implementation of smart meter technology in the grid comes with several cybersecurity risks and challenges, including cyberattacks, data breaches, and privacy violations. It is vital to adopt a comprehensive...

How a Java Library stole Christmas

Security experts estimate hundreds of million servers. Firewall or VPN doesn't work in this case.

What can lead to a Blackout?

A balloon caused a short-cut at the 100 kV substation Dresden-South, leading to a massive power fail.

How Smart is Your TV Device?

During the South African riots it happened that the Samsung distribution centre in Cato Ridge (province KwaZulu-Natal) was robbed on July 11, 2021.

How To Avoid getting A Victim Of Ransomware

A PC virus can be annoying. An encryption virus is a disaster for the whole organization.

Taiwan faced widespread rolling blackouts

Taipower said that the outage was caused by a grid failure at the Hsinta Power Plant in the southern city of Kaohsiung.

The Uttar Pradesh Smart Meter Shutdown

A sudden shutdown of 150,000 smart meters happened recently in the Uttar Pradesh province, India.