CGI

JUNE 17, 2019

Cybersecurity in utilities: Critical questions for securing distributed energy resources (DERs). The energy transition is driving a shift toward the increasing use of distributed energy resources (DERs). From a cybersecurity perspective, DERs pose new and unique challenges for utilities. Mon, 06/17/2019 - 05:09.

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IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 29, 2024

Addressing challenges of the energy transition with grid asset management The energy transition is gearing up to full speed as renewable energy sources replace fossil-based systems of energy production. However, operators must balance intermittent renewable energy intake to produce a controlled, stable output.

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OpenText Information Management

MARCH 22, 2024

Last week industry leaders, experts, and innovators gathered at the Houston Aquarium for the OpenText Energy Summit in Houston , a pivotal event driving conversations on the intersection of artificial intelligence, information management, and energy sector dynamics.

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Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Analytics Risk 69

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Buried in the Shamoon code was an image of a burning American flag, intended as an admonishment to the Saudi government for supporting American foreign policy in the Middle East. And hackers linked to the Russian government were reportedly behind the Triton hack of 2017 , as well, as disclosed by security vendor FireEye.

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CGI

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Strategize your next move to become a utilities leader, delivering value at scale and pace. In 2019, our CGI Client Global Insights reveal, once again, that utilities are making considerable progress in their digital transformation journey, with 92% of executives now reporting their organization has a defined digital strategy in place.

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Energy and Utilities Retail Digital transformation Analytics 92

OpenText Information Management

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The energy and resources sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the global push toward sustainability, energy technological advancements, geopolitical risks, and increasing regulatory pressures in some areas of the world. Every digital fabric has horizontal and vertical digital threads. Digital twins are no different.

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Energy and Utilities IoT Customer Experience Manufacturing 52

CGI

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 4): Utilities’ pursuit of new business models accelerates. Some utilities even provide vehicle-to-grid services and home energy management systems to help consumers manage their electricity usage. Tue, 02/19/2019 - 10:45. In Europe, if one owns solar panels but not a battery, E.ON

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

CISA published an advisory on China-linked groups targeting government agencies by exploiting flaws in Microsoft Exchange, Citrix, Pulse, and F5 systems. Chinese state-sponsored hackers have probed US government networks looking for vulnerable networking devices that could be compromised with exploits for recently disclosed vulnerabilities.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Critically, the utility had in place an internal compliance program at the time of the violations. The Settlement Agreement is heavily redacted in places, including redactions of the utility’s name, so as not to disclose sensitive information about the utility’s cyber defenses and/or in any way compromise the bulk power system.

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Energy and Utilities Compliance Cybersecurity Risk 68

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” and foreign governments and military, security, and corporate organizations. ” reads the joint report. ” concludes the report.

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Energy and Utilities Military Government Phishing 138

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 23, 2019

From taking a shower, to brewing your coffee, and watching the news, your morning routine is fueled by the energy sector. But the energy sector also underpins our emergency and response systems, our hospitals and healthcare, our schools, our businesses, and virtually everything we do as a society. The Rising Threat.

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Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Encryption Systems administration 103

John Battelle's Searchblog

MARCH 20, 2014

The post Thinking Out Loud: Potential Information appeared first on John Battelle's Search Blog. image ) If you took first-year physics in school, you’re familiar with the concepts of potential and kinetic energy. If you skipped Physics, here’s a brief review: Kinetic energy is energy possessed by bodies into motion.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

billion IoT devices in use as of 2017, half are consumer gadgets, like smart TVs, speakers, watches, baby cams and home thermostats; much of the rest is made up of things like smart electric meters and security cameras in corporate and government use. This will be led by the manufacturing, consumer, transportation and utilities sectors.

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IoT Energy and Utilities Security Privacy 189

Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

To prove ownership over the hijacked firms, they hire low-wage image editors online to help fabricate and/or modify a number of official documents tied to the business — including tax records and utility bills. “It makes sense, because they’ve already got control over all these dormant businesses,” he said.

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Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics Insurance Risk 361

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 19, 2024

This blog series discusses the complex tasks energy utility companies face as they shift to holistic grid asset management to manage through the energy transition. The asset management maturity journey Utility companies can view the evolution of asset management as a journey to a level of asset management excellence.

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Energy and Utilities Risk IoT Access 85

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 16, 2024

Companies are also striving to balance this innovation with growing environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations. As carbon emissions reporting becomes common worldwide, IBM is committed to assisting its clients in making informed decisions that can help address their energy demands and associated carbon impact while reducing costs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

That pace is unlikely to slow down over the coming years; Pagely noted that organizations are still turning to IoT devices as a way to automate and optimize their business processes as well as save on energy costs. The post The Growing Presence (and Security Risks) of IoT appeared first on Data Security Blog | Thales eSecurity.

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IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Urban planning Governments use GIS data and GIS-based solutions for urban planning: zoning and land use projects, natural disaster and health event response, roadway system and building design, utility distribution, energy production, and waste and resource management.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

Mint Sandstorm also used custom tools in selected targets, notably organizations in the energy and transportation sectors. The attacks were conducted as a retaliatory against destructive cyberattacks that hit the national railway system , maritime traffic at a major Iranian seaport , and gas station payment systems in the country.

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Energy and Utilities Military Education Phishing 98

IT Governance

APRIL 2, 2020

South African utility provider Eskom is still feeling effects of a cyber security incident (unknown). Australia’s Alinta Energy accused of putting customers’ sensitive information at risk (unknown). Dutch government loses two external hard drive containing personal data (6.9 Data breaches. School District (+24).

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CGI

JUNE 4, 2020

Key strategies and technologies to help utilities respond to a “storm” never seen before. For more than three decades, I served at a leading electric utility, responding to numerous storms to keep the lights on for customers and to support critical infrastructure. COVID-19 considerations and how technology can help.

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Energy and Utilities Communications Mining Risk 52

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 22, 2024

To drive real change, it’s crucial for individuals, industries, organizations and governments to work together, using data and technology to uncover new opportunities that will help advance sustainability initiatives across the globe. This Earth Day, we are calling for action to conserve our scarcest resource: the planet.

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Energy and Utilities IoT Data collection Analytics 77

CGI

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Electrification: a lottery ticket that utilities must claim. Utilities face a fundamental dilemma. Due to unprecedented pressure to support the move to an energy-efficient and low-carbon system, they face the paradox of encouraging consumers to consume less of what they sell and distribute—electricity. Wed, 09/27/2017 - 07:00.

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Energy and Utilities Marketing Digital transformation Education 40

CGI

JUNE 22, 2017

Securing the electricity network: Understanding the unique ICS environment of a utility. As utilities and energy delivery systems begin to seek the benefits that the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) offers, they also face the challenge of increased vulnerability to cyberattacks.

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Energy and Utilities Security Risk Paper 40

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 5, 2024

Part 2 of this four-part series discusses the complex tasks energy utility companies face as they shift to holistic grid asset management to manage through the energy transition. The first post of this series addressed the challenges of the energy transition with holistic grid asset management.

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. 3 While the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources is already underway, accelerating this transition could help further limit emissions, even amid rising global energy needs.

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Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Risk 113

IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 20, 2024

Quantum computing is a new kind of computer processing technology that relies on the science that governs the behavior of atoms to solve problems that are too complex or not practical for today’s fastest supercomputers. A classical computer is how you’re reading this blog. What is quantum computing?

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Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Data structuring Analytics 94

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In a month that saw the former US president accused of misappropriating classified government documents, there were also a spate of malicious insiders compromising their employer’s systems. If you’re facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. announces security breach (unknown) The Country Club at Woodfield, Inc.

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Data Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Kate brings to her practice substantial experience working with a broad range of government agencies and federal programs across the national security, healthcare, and energy and environmental fields. appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog. The post Congratulations to Sidley’s Newest Partners!

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Energy and Utilities Privacy Financial Services Data Privacy 78

Data Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Kate brings to her practice substantial experience working with a broad range of government agencies and federal programs across the national security, healthcare, and energy and environmental fields. appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog. The post Congratulations to Sidley’s Newest Partners!

Energy and Utilities 15

Energy and Utilities Privacy Financial Services Data Privacy 15

OpenText Information Management

APRIL 22, 2024

As companies focus on their sustainability and environmental social governance (ESG) impacts, the IT landscape is faced with increasing demand to have sustainable business practices. Decrease your individual energy output with automated tests executed on the cloud. appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

Energy and Utilities 64

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Digital transformation Cloud 64

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 26, 2023

When I started a role as a leader for sustainability in Expert Labs , our professional technology services organization, I saw the potential for AI to help with energy efficiency, decarbonization , and waste reduction. Discover the current and emerging use cases for AI in waste management, optimization, energy reduction and ESG reporting.

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Energy and Utilities Agriculture Manufacturing Risk 73

CGI

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 3): Data, the new “digital capital” - Going beyond the hype of advanced analytics and AI. This series of blog posts builds on the 2018 CGI Client Global Insights, providing insights into how utilities are making progress toward digital transformation. So where do utilities stand?

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Energy and Utilities Analytics Digital transformation Customer Experience 40

CGI

APRIL 22, 2019

In an earlier blog post, we addressed blockchain energy dependency. To explore this further, let’s zoom in on a real-life use case to compare a centrally governed system and a future blockchain-based system. Three producers of residual heat deliver to an energy wholesaler. Centralized data governance. The use case.

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Blockchain Energy and Utilities Data structuring Government 64

IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 12, 2023

Currently, data centers are a significant source of organizations’ energy usage and carbon emissions. It can also help organizations plan for the future by forecasting how emissions may change as Microsoft moves forward with its mission to power operations through 100% renewable energy sources.

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Cloud Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Communications 74

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Outlook NTLM exploit “Additionally, Microsoft confirmed that the flaw had been exploited as a zero day as part of limited attacks against government, transportation, energy, and military targets organizations in Europe by a Russia-based threat actor,” Narang said. Office documents? all of them?)

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Energy and Utilities Authentication Ransomware Military 97

Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2018

It is not just about security, but in utilizing Blockchain to secure your company and your information. But it is not just about security, but in utilizing Blockchains to secure your company and your information. Energy Efficiency. What Does IT Stand For? Smart Contracts. Blockchain-as-a-Service. Permissioned blockchains.

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