Securing Solar Assets from Cyber-Attacks – Episode 21 of Power Players by Origis®

Power Players by Origis®

Topic: Securing Solar Assets from Cyber-Attacks

Moderator: Michael Eyman, Managing Director, Origis Services  

Guest: Henry Sienkiewicz, senior information technology executive and Georgetown University professor

In Episode 21 of Power Players by Origis®, host Michael Eyman discusses cybersecurity in renewable energy and best practices for improving it with Henry Sienkiewicz, senior information technology executive and Georgetown University professor.  

During their conversation, Sienkiewicz and Eyman discussed securing solar assets from cyber-attacks.

Three key takeaways:  

1. Critical infrastructure in the United States is fairly secure, but there is always room for continuous improvement.
2. Best practices cybersecurity include plans for prevention, detection and responding to cyber-attacks.
3. The future of security and resiliency in the grid could be helped with artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and creating a digital twin to model a more secure environment.