Dive Summary:
- GE has unveiled its CyberSentry SEM Security Event Manager, which has been created to safeguard substation power assets from issues or outages stemming from either attacks or human error.
- The program continuously monitors the system for changes as well as cyberattack issues, allowing operators to better detect issues that may have previously gone unnoticed.
- When a problem is detected, the system alerts operators and provides them with evidence of the issues as well potential solutions on how to correct it.
From the article:
Operators are often unaware when a cyberattack has occurred or when an error is made during routine maintenance. CyberSentry SEM continuously monitors the protection and control system for configuration changes and cybersecurity issues. If a problem is detected, the system provides alerts using its industry standard Syslog technology. In addition to detailing the problem and providing a solution, the report equips operators with essential evidence, proving their protection and control systems are in compliance with cybersecurity audit requirements. CyberSentry SEM also can make legacy GE systems compliant to today’s cybersecurity regulations and standards. ...