Grid Security
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Ukraine Maintains Scheduled Electricity Restrictions Following Damage to Energy Infrastructure
Ukrenergo’s October 24 notice schedules consumption restrictions in parts of Ukraine for October 25. The stated windows are not continuous outage durations for every customer.
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Brazil Centralizes Remote Operation of 11.2 GW of Hydropower Across Seven Plants
AXIA Energia says seven hydroelectric plants totaling 11.2 GW are now operated from Tucuruí. The consolidation highlights communications, command authorization and operational resilience requirements across geographically separated generating stations.
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New U.S. Wind-Equipment Policy Raises Questions About Grid Cybersecurity and Supply-Chain Security
A U.S. proclamation directs negotiations over wind-equipment imports and cites cybersecurity concerns. Its policy assertions do not establish a newly confirmed cyberattack or product compromise.
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New Cybersecurity Initiative Targets Smaller Utilities and Critical Infrastructure Operators
Accenture, Dragos and SANS have launched a foundation offering OT security resources, deployment support and training. Approximately $10 million in initial funding and services targets support for up to 500 utilities.
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How Hackers Crossed a Private Network to Disrupt a Polish Power Plant
A Polish cyberattack investigation reveals how attackers crossed a private cellular network to reach a power plant’s industrial controls. The incident raises serious questions about cybersecurity and the resilience of increasingly connected electricity infrastructure.