Explore how utilities are strengthening cybersecurity across operational technologies, critical infrastructure, and customer systems to safeguard against evolving threats and ensure grid reliability.

The FBI has issued a stark warning to the utility industry: critical infrastructure is now the top target for U.S. adversaries. Attacks, both cyber and physical, are becoming more frequent, threatening the reliability of grid operations, as well as sensitive customer information and asset performance. This topic will cover the implementation of cyber and physical security frameworks, asset security standards for distributed energy resources, software integration considerations, and NERC CIP requirements for the bulk power system. 

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AI-Powered Industrial Cybersecurity Intelligence for Transportation Electrification and Grid Resilience: Securing the Future of Energy Systems

February 05, 2026

The accelerating electrification of transportation, deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs), and expansion of battery energy storage systems (BESS) are transforming the U.S. energy landscape. 

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Securely manage and enforce compliance on all devices in a NERC CIP environment

February 04, 2026

This presentation will describe how a major US electric utility greatly reduced operations and maintenance expenses and significantly improved cybersecurity by unifying secure remote access, automated device management and compliance, and support for all devices regardless of connectivity. 

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Fortifying the Grid Edge: Cybersecurity Analysis and Testing for Advanced Distribution Devices, Lessons from a Utility

February 04, 2026

This session presents a real-world case study of a utility’s comprehensive cybersecurity evaluation and testing process for ten newly deployed LTE-connected distribution grid devices.

Cybersecurity educational opportunities

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8:00 AM
  1. 31C
    240 mins
    This course provides a foundation to attendees who may be unfamiliar with cyber-security principles, concepts and methods, and then explains how the power utility Operations Technology (OT) environmen …
1:00 PM
  1. 25B
    180 mins
    This course provides an in depth look at the systems that utilize supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) information, functionality, and secure networks for advanced applications. Key topics …
2:00 PM
  1. 26AB
    50 mins
    In today's interconnected world, the energy sector faces unprecedented challenges in safeguarding its critical infrastructure. This session delves into the evolving threat landscape that impacts energ …
2:45 PM
  1. Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    30 mins
    Energy organizations face mounting pressure to safeguard operations against evolving cyber and operational risks. C-level executives view improvements to the industrial network and security systems di …
1:00 PM
  1. 26AB
    50 mins
    As utilities strive to support infrastructure growth and grid modernization, the imperative to secure and enhance new and existing systems grows ever more critical. This session will delve into the ro …
2:00 PM
  1. 28AB
    50 mins
    As utilities modernize their distribution networks with broadband-enabled technologies, cybersecurity stakes have never been higher. This session presents a real-world case study of a utility’s compre …
3:00 PM
  1. 26AB
    50 mins
    This presentation will describe how a major US electric utility greatly reduced operations and maintenance expenses and significantly improved cybersecurity by unifying secure remote access, automated …
8:00 AM
  1. 31C
    240 mins
    As utilities modernize grid operations and prepare for a more connected, data-driven future, Private LTE (PLTE) networks are quickly becoming foundational infrastructure. This Grid University session …
1:00 PM
  1. 28CD
    50 mins
    The accelerating electrification of transportation, deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs), and expansion of battery energy storage systems (BESS) are transforming the U.S. energy landscape …