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Renewable energy in action: Examples and use cases for fueling the future

IBM Big Data Hub

As more countries, companies and individuals seek energy sources beyond fossil fuels, interest in renewable energy continues to rise. In fact, world-wide capacity for energy from solar, wind and other renewable sources increased by 50% in 2023. What is renewable energy? trillion in 2023. trillion in 2023.

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Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats. The energy sector is part of the critical national infrastructure (CNI), and delivers services that are essential for modern life. Energy services companies are a lucrative target for adversaries. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:42. Cybersecurity challenges.

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FDA FSMA: Providing value beyond compliance

IBM Big Data Hub

This process entails gathering new data, identifying existing challenges, and taking the necessary steps to ensure compliance. As a result, regulatory compliance is closer than it may initially appear. Companies can strategically take steps to achieve compliance, thereby unlocking added value.

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NERC $10,000,000 Fine of Public Utility Highlights the Need for Cybersecurity Preparedness and CIP Compliance Programs

Data Matters

Critically, the utility had in place an internal compliance program at the time of the violations. However, NERC determined that the quality of the compliance program was deficient in facilitating compliance with the CIP standards. Settlement Agreement at 12.

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Incentivizing public utilities to enhance cybersecurity: FERC’s proposed regulation

Data Protection Report

The proposed incentive-based treatments for cybersecurity investments would also be available to non-public utilities to the extent that they have FERC-jurisdictional rates. These standards are results-based and do not specify a technology or method to achieve compliance, instead leaving it up to the entity to decide how best to comply.

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Resecurity Released a 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast

Security Affairs

Securities and Exchange Commission regulations are expected to fuel heightened interest among malicious actors in orchestrating network intrusions and data breaches within these entities.

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Key strategies and technologies to help utilities respond to a “storm” never seen before

CGI

Key strategies and technologies to help utilities respond to a “storm” never seen before. For more than three decades, I served at a leading electric utility, responding to numerous storms to keep the lights on for customers and to support critical infrastructure. COVID-19 considerations and how technology can help.