Over 370 organizations participated in GridEx VIII, the largest cybersecurity and physical security drill for North America’s power grid. The exercise aimed to improve emergency preparedness against real-world cyber and physical threats, with increased participation from utilities and cross-industry sectors. #GridEx #NERC #PowerGridCybersecurity
Keypoints
- GridEx VIII involved over 370 organizations, marking a 50% increase from previous years.
- The biannual exercise tests both cyber and physical security measures of the electricity industry.
- This year’s scenario focused on real-world threats to improve emergency preparedness plans.
- Participation from small- and medium-sized utilities and Canadian partners significantly increased.
<li;Cyber threats targeting North American utilities include ransomware attacks and prolonged hacking breaches.
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