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2023 Annual Report on the Performance of Relay Protection and Automation Devices in the Russian Electric Power System

The System Operator of the Unified Energy System (SO UES) has published comprehensive data on the operation of relay protection and automation devices (RPA) within the Russian Electric Power System (EPS) for the calendar year 2023. This report aims to provide a detailed analysis of the operational integrity and challenges faced by these critical components in ensuring the stability and reliability of the power grid.

Mastering SBOM for Enhanced Digital Substation Security: A Comprehensive Guide

Unlock the full potential of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to fortify your digital substation's cybersecurity infrastructure. This comprehensive guide offers step-by-step insights on implementing SBOM effectively, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leveraging it for risk management. Perfect for power utilities aiming for a robust defense against cyber threats.

RELY-SYNC-HSR/PRP-PCIe

Last year Relyum launched a time-aware Redbox-DAN PCIe network interface RELY-SYNC-HSR/PRP-PCIe. Taking a brief look at the device.

Draft of Amendment 1 to IEC 61850-7-1 Published for Voting

IEC TC 57 released the CDV of the first amendment to IEC 61850-7-1 (“Communication networks and systems for power utility automation — Part 7-1: Basic communication structure — Principles and models”) — IEC 61850-7-1 Amendment 1 (57/2035/CDV). The CDV is now available for comments and voting.

WePower to Tokenise Estonia’s Energy Grid

WePower, European company that specialises in blockchain and clean energy, in partnership with transmission system operator (TSO) Elering delivers a nationwide energy market tokenisation pilot project in Estonia.

The US-CERT Webinar on Russian Government Cyber Activity: a Review

The webinar Russian Government Cyber Activity Targeting Energy and Other Critical Infrastructure Sectors dedicated to activities performed by hacker groups associated with the Russian government was held on July 23, 2018 with the help of the Department of National Security and US-CERT. We publish the webinar observation by cybersecurity expert Alexei Ivanov (Ekra).

SEL Patches Severe Software Vulnerabilities

Several vulnerabilities, including ones rated high severity, had been discovered in management and configuration tools from power grid protection company SEL. The vendor released software updates to address the flaws.

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