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Given the global nature of cyber security threats, regulators around the world are closely following the recently released NERC CIP v5 – the first set of critical infrastructure protection cyber security standards that attaches enforceable penalties to non-compliant power utilities.

Complete communications solution for energy consumption metering and MV distribution grid automation. Learn how to deal with capacity and reach challenges in power distribution networks, while preparing for smart applications and new packet services.

This presentation provides the various tools that carrier-grade Ethernet offers to meet the migration challenges that utilities are facing. It furthermore specifies the performance that is required from the ICT network, as well as discusses strategies that may be employed to implement the transition to Smart Grid communications.

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The findings presented in this report are based on detailed surveys among 21 major U.S. electric utilities representing 1,836 transmission and major distribution substations. They provide a clear indication on the current trends and operational technology (OT) network priorities of power utility operators.

Power utility networks are becoming smarter, automated and more connected, as they gradually transform into Smart Grids. Looking forward, there are several key trends that drive the design of tomorrow’s utility networks – most of which are closely connected with the rise of IoT (Internet of Things) – and which need to be accommodated by adequate communication solutions:

The security of critical networks is at the center of attention of industry and government regulators alike. Check Point and RAD offer a joint end-to-end cyber security solution that protects any utility operational technology (OT) network by eliminating RTU and SCADA equipment vulnerabilities, as well as defends against cyber-attacks on the network’s control and data planes.

This white paper reviews the various aspects affecting power utilities’ transmission system operators and the specific challenges that need to be addressed with regard to Smart Grids and cyber security.

What you will learn:

Securing Industrial Control Protocol (ICP) networks in a power utility environment is challenging. Current security solutions have limitations due to numerous vulnerabilities inherent in the communications network. This white paper explores the various security approaches, discussing the benefits and limitations of each.

What you will learn:

Almost every power utility around the globe is either planning or has already begun the transformation of its T&D grid to an intelligent, packet-based network that can efficiently and reliably handle massive amounts of bi-directional or even multi-directional data communications between various devices and locations.