Securing Edison’s Digital Assets
The modernization of the grid represents a profound digital transformation. A rapidly expanding network of interconnected devices is changing how energy is generated, distributed and consumed. While this evolving infrastructure enhances the reliability and efficiency of power delivery – it also introduces a broader and more complex landscape of potential vulnerabilities for both cyber and physical attacks.
As one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, we have a responsibility to remain vigilant in protecting the electric grid and our IT infrastructure against evolving threats. A comprehensive cybersecurity strategy plays a critical role in this effort, incorporating strong security protocols, regular audits and vulnerability assessments, and secure communication between grid systems and distributed energy resources. These measures help strengthen the resiliency of our energy infrastructure in the face of increasingly complex cyber and physical risks.
At Edison, our cybersecurity approach is built on a foundation of active defense and collaboration. Key elements of our strategy include:
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Deploying advanced monitoring technologies to detect and respond to threats
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Providing timely responses to incidents and quickly remediating issues
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Maintaining close partnerships with local, state and federal agencies to share intelligence and strengthen collective defenses
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Participating in internal, industry-wide and national electric utility drills to test and enhance response capabilities
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Training staff to recognize potential threats, including phishing attempts and other online hazards
Looking for a Letter of Support or Commitment?
Our utility, Southern California Edison, collaborates with many organizations to support innovation in the areas of renewable sources of energy, grid optimization, and energy storage. If you are working on a project of this nature and need a letter of support or commitment for a California Energy Commission EPIC proposal, DOE or other funding source proposal, we may be able to help.