Impact of COVID-19 on Cyber Security strategies in the utilities sector
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Webteam - Susan Schaeffer|
- 22 februari 2024|
By Laurens Dewit, Bob Leysen & Yuri Bobbert - The utility sector increasingly relies on interconnected industrial control systems and networks to streamline operations. The crucial role these utilities play in our daily lives, ranging from electricity to water and gas supply, underlines the critical significance of robust cybersecurity measures within the sector. With the increase of smart devices and intelligent infrastructure (e.g. Smart Grid), the vulnerability of these systems to cyber threats has intensified, posing potential risks such as data breaches, service disruptions, and even possible sabotage.