Cybersecurity and Grid Reliability featuring Stephen Brown

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of cybersecurity in maintaining the reliability of the electric grid.

In this episode, host Joseph Tromba is joined by Stephen Brown, Director of Cyber and Physical Security at SERC, to explore the role of cybersecurity in protecting the electric grid. As threats in the digital world evolve, safeguarding systems and data become increasingly critical; not only for personal security, but also for maintaining the reliability of our energy infrastructure. Tune in as they discuss the intersection of cybersecurity and electric reliability, why it matters and what it ...

People in this episode

Host: Joseph Tromba

Guest: Stephen Brown

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• grid reliability
• electric infrastructure
• digital threats
• energy security

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• electric grid
• reliability
• energy infrastructure
• digital threats

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SERC, SERC Reliability Corporation

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