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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.
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.
Last year Relyum launched a time-aware Redbox-DAN PCIe network interface RELY-SYNC-HSR/PRP-PCIe. Taking a brief look at the device.
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, 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.
CIGRE announced the creation of new working groups in study committees B3, B4, C2 and C6.
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).
The EN100 Ethernet communication module and SIPROTEC 5 relays are affected by security vulnerabilities which could allow an attacker to conduct a Denial‑of‑Service attack over the network.
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.
The Brainstorm block is a collection of industry experts’ opinions on actual problems. It allows specialists to look at different problems from different perspectives.
According to the head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, Russia was probably behind a widespread cyber attack on German energy providers disclosed a fortnight ago.
CIGRE announced the creation of new working groups in a number of study committees.
Rosseti, the Russian distribution grid operator, and ABB agreed to cooperate in order to carry out next generation digital grid projects in Russia, including those with advanced digital technologies of grid operating process automation.