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The hidden network of undersea cables is crucial for global communication, carrying 99% of international data traffic. #UnderseaCables #DigitalInfrastructure #GlobalConnectivity https://lnkd.in/dYamgqUX

This week, I had the opportunity to discuss the growing risks facing the global energy sector with The European Financial Review. The energy sector, crucial for our daily lives, is facing significant challenges as it navigates through significant transition and transformation. One of the key concerns highlighted was the vulnerability of operational technology systems to potential disruptions. 👀 👇 #EnergySector #OTSystems Claroty #otsecurity https://lnkd.in/e3_eQdY2

The NIS2 Directive introduces enhanced cybersecurity requirements, new reporting obligations and heavy fines for non-compliance. Energy organisations need to take a strategic approach to the implementation of NIS2 that goes beyond mere compliance.

Great insights from my colleagues on the NIS2 directive and its implications for the energy system. As we await transposition of the Directive into local legislation, this is a must-read article for professionals across all industries to consider how NIS2 may affect their operations. How will your sector adapt? #CyberSecurity #NIS2

The effect of Loadshedding in South Africa is highly affecting our industries, especially the impact in the Information Communication Technology sector, this is a serious crisis to the sector, as we know the reliance on High power supply for Data Centres, Servers, communication networks. As the country that should be embracing technology advancement, we still experience backlogs leading to Operational Disruption, Infrastructure Strains, Service Reliability... to name but few. Quoted from the article as per DCDT: “Data centre operators shall ensure the provision of their own electricity and water supply as a backup for their energy and cooling requirements,” https://lnkd.in/dcdd-Are

Today Member State and stakeholder representatives are gathering in Budapest for the Electricity Grid Development Conference. T&D Europe will be represented by its Vice-President, Paolo Perani. More about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/e58RWEt7 The conference programme has an impressive line up of excellent speakers. We regret, however, that participants will not be able to hear from the grid supply chain, which is a crucial player in realising Europe’s energy and competitiveness ambitions.  Europe’s strong grid technology industry is working to promote the uptake of smart grid, network efficiency, and innovative technologies and to facilitate investments in manufacturing capacity and secure supply chains. Our key recommendations to policymakers: ➡️ Europe’s grid technology sector is a vital European and national interest ➡️ Provide a clear long-term commitment ➡️ Transmission and distribution grids are equally important ➡️ Digitalisation and cybersecurity are a must ➡️ Make the most of existing capacities ➡️ Recognise sustainability ➡️ Ensure regulatory coherence Interested in reading more? 👉 https://lnkd.in/eF-5ygH8 #digitalisation #cybersecurity #grids #sustainability #electricitygrid #energy #tramsmission #distribution #gridtechnology #HU24EU

Here I look at the potential challenges that increased use of Distributed Energy Resources (such as solar) will bring to the issue of ensuring cybersecurity for utilities and energy networks. https://lnkd.in/eUH6G5F3

In a new op-ed for The Hill, CLTC's Sarah Powazek and Steven M. Kelly, CISSP of the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) explain how cybersecurity is an often overlooked aspect of the U.S. clean energy strategy. "Climate modeling, public policy and innovation are driving massive and fast-moving changes in the energy grid — and they need to be complemented with cybersecurity policy," the authors write. "As the energy grid evolves to accommodate clean electricity generation, transmission and distribution, the cybersecurity of these distributed technologies must evolve with it." The authors go on to provide opportunities for collaboration between experts in climate policy, energy, and cybersecurity to create a clean energy future. Read the op-ed: https://lnkd.in/gw3xDtVP

Connected digital twins will play a critical role in managing energy system complexity and will be a key enabler of net zero. However, there are key challenges relating to collaboration and cyber trust which will impact digital twin adoption within the energy sector. How can these challenges be overcome to ensure safe, secure integration of digital twins into UK infrastructure? Download your copy of our new report to find out: https://lnkd.in/dGdpYDbm #DigitalTrustbyDNV #DigitalTwin #DigitalTransformation