It was only a few weeks ago that I blogged on the new Ted Koppel book about the cybersecurity risks to America’s electrical grid, see Lights Out–Destroying America, One Infrastructure at a Time
Then earlier this week, the AP ran a story, AP Investigation: US power grid vulnerable to foreign hacks
It is a affirmation of everything I’ve read in Koppel’s book. And it confirms some of what I expect:
- We really don’t know how much penetration of our electrical grid has already occurred.
- Companies overestimate their ability to keep their systems protected.
- The federal government will not be able to assist to the degree that people might expect — limited assets exist.
- It is only a matter of time before someone pulls the trigger and takes down part of the grid.
- Electrical grid outages could last not just days, but weeks — even months, if there are damages to equipment.
That makes for a very fine Merry Christmas! For the full article click here
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