Cybersecurity and Energy

Cyberterrorism is the deliberate use of cyber attacks to cause harm or disruption to critical infrastructure, including energy systems, with the intent to intimidate or coerce a government or population.

The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime is an international treaty that addresses various aspects of cybercrime, including the protection of critical infrastructure, such as energy systems, from cyber attacks.

NERC is responsible for developing and enforcing cybersecurity standards, monitoring and responding to cyber threats, and educating and training utilities on cybersecurity to ensure the cybersecurity of the bulk electric system in North America.

Phishing is a type of cyber attack that attempts to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data, by disguising itself as a legitimate entity. While phishing is a common type of cyber attack, it is not typically used against energy systems.

Cybersecurity risk assessment, risk management, and risk mitigation are all part of the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with cyber threats to energy systems.

Leaving remote access ports open for convenience is not a recommended cybersecurity practice, as it can provide an easy entry point for attackers to gain access to energy systems.

Cybersecurity incident response, recovery, and resilience are all part of the process of restoring energy systems to normal operation after a cyber attack.

Ignoring cybersecurity risks is not a key element of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for energy companies, as it can lead to vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers.

Cybersecurity resilience, robustness, and adaptability are all terms used to describe the ability of energy systems to withstand and recover from cyber attacks.

Using outdated software and firmware is not a recommended cybersecurity practice, as it can contain vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers.

Cybercrime is the deliberate use of cyber attacks for financial gain, including the disruption or damage of energy systems.

Antivirus software is not a type of malware used in cyber attacks, but rather a tool used to protect systems from malware.

Cybersecurity monitoring, detection, and analysis are all part of the process of continuously monitoring and analyzing energy systems for cyber threats.

Allowing employees to use personal devices on company networks without restrictions is not a recommended cybersecurity practice, as it can increase the risk of cyber attacks.

Cybersecurity adaptability, flexibility, and agility are all terms used to describe the ability of energy systems to adapt to changing cybersecurity threats and risks.