Going On Offense Against Electric Grid Attacks (From RealClearEnergy)

It is not a question of if, but to what extent China has penetrated America’s electric grid through relentless, sophisticated cyberattacks.

China can be expected to pursue the paths of least resistance for electric grid cyber penetration. It likely perceives that America’s 900 local electric cooperatives are more vulnerable entry points through which greater systemic damage can occur. Smaller water utilities are also a ripe target.

China is certainly not the only bad cyber actor out there. Criminals demanding ransomware are also abundant, further underscoring the need for vigorous cyber protection. Paul Steidler discusses this in an Op-Ed in RealClearEnergy here.