‘National Grid ditches Chinese tech over cybersecurity concerns’

National Grid has reportedly initiated the removal of components supplied by a unit of China-backed Nari Technology due to cybersecurity fears

“Sellafield nuclear site hacked by Russian and Chinese-linked cyber groups”

Cyber groups closely tied to Russia and China have hacked into the UK’s Sellafield nuclear site, according to an investigation by The Guardian

US announces $45m to protect power grid from cyberattacks

Researchers will aim to develop tools and technologies that enable energy systems to autonomously recognise a cyberattack and attempt to prevent it with no disruption to energy delivery

Iberdrola and Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni collaborate on smart grid cybersecurity

The organisations have partnered to enhance the technology being used in smart grid field deployments in Qatar

UK utilities under siege by hackers

New research suggests 53% of the UK utility sector suffered a cyberattack last year

Hackers try to poison US town’s water supply

The cyber attack on a water treatment plant in Florida is being reportedly investigated by the FBI

Hackers attack People’s Energy’s customer database

The attack has reportedly affected 270,000 customers

US-Israel Energy Centre seeks proposals to boost cybersecurity

The Centre aims to promote energy security and economic development through research and development of innovative energy technologies

US invests $74m in energy efficient building technologies

A total of 63 eco-friendly projects will benefit from the Department of Energy investment

Cyber security
Siemens addresses operational technology security with new partnership

The firm has partnered with cybersecurity firm Fortinet to address the security challenges associated with the convergence of operational technology and IT networks