cybersecurity

Forescout Flags 35,000 Exposed PV Devices, Warns of Grid Vulnerabilities
Forescout finds 35 k solar devices online with open interfaces, exposing Europe-centric vulnerabilities just weeks after Iberian blackout; experts urge swift patching and VPN use.
Jun 11, 2025 // Plants, Grids, USA, Greece, Germany, Europe, North America, cybersecurity, Forescout, vulnerabilities
Protective action against cyberattacks in energy sector is lagging, DNV says
Faster action must be taken to counter the threat of cyberattacks in the energy sector as professionals raise concerns concerning the possibility of functional shutdowns and also damaged possessions, according to new research study from risk management as well as quality control supplier DNV.
May 19, 2022 // Technology, dnv, cybersecurity, training, cyber attack, Applied Risk
UL, NREL reveal DERs cybersecurity report, call for industry standards to protect against threats
Safety as well as certification company UL and the United States Division of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have actually released a report into the cybersecurity people interconnected grid side devices and inverter-based resources that requires safety criteria to be developed to counter potential threats.
Mar 9, 2022 // Grids, USA, NREL, North America, ders, cybersecurity, standards, Kenneth Boyce