BRIDGE Energy Group Cybersecurity Survey Reveals Approximately 20,000 Low Impact Substations’ Systems Likely Vulnerable to Breach

CIO’s Assume Grid Security Responsibility for Most U.S. Utilities

MARLBOROUGH, MA–(Marketwired – Jun 28, 2016) – BRIDGE Energy Group today announced the results from their utility industry survey on Cybersecurity and Compliance. Survey results reveal that 57% of Utilities’ CIOs are accountable for the grid’s cybersecurity. However, 50% of utilities have still not addressed the baseline compliance needs of their low impact substations, leaving a potentially significant risk to the U.S. Bulk Electric and Distribution system.

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BRIDGE Energy Group’s surveys and research are on the forefront of uncovering how the Utility Industry is progressing and what approaches they are taking. The BRIDGE Index™ survey reaches over 20,000 utility professionals and their responses create this compelling look at how the industry is embracing and utilizing new tools to protect our nation’s grid from evolving security threats. Access the Cybersecurity and Compliance Survey for insight For the full article click here 

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