Utility Dive takes an in-depth look at the ways in which companies are prioritizing grid security. Utilities are working to address cybersecurity on a distributed grid, hardening against natural disasters and making security as important as worker safety. We spoke with companies and cybersecurity experts to highlight the trends in this sector, based on the growing threat of sophisticated cyberattacks, devastating natural disasters and other physical threats.

1. Cybersecurity and the distributed grid: A double-edged sword

   As the Internet of Things merges with grid edge technology, experts say the power sector is both more vulnerable and more secure. Read More »

2. Last year's weather, wildfires heighten utilities' storm hardening efforts

   Utilities are taking measures to address those physical threats, but the number of outages has been slowly creeping up, as has the number of people affected. Read More »

3. 5 ways the utility industry can mitigate cyber incidents

   Companies in the utility sector are beginning to prioritize cybersecurity in the same way that they focus on worker safety. Read More »

4. Utilities focus on plausibility, prevention in preparing for worst-case scenarios

   From natural disasters to cyberattacks, utilities face many threats — the key, according to one Southern California Edison official, is to focus on the most likely events. Read More »

5. As grid modernization accelerates, which states are in the lead, and why?

   California, Illinois and Texas are at the top, according to the latest GridWise survey, with Rhode Island, Colorado and Washington showing the biggest improvement over prior rankings. Read More »

6. NERC: Utilities failed to contact vendors during GridEx cyberattack simulation

   None of the utilities participating in the exercise turned to vendors for help or information. But utility industry officials say the relationship with their suppliers remains tight. Read More »