The distribution systems of the U.S. energy grid — the portions of the grid that carry electricity to consumers — are growing more susceptible to cyber-attacks, in part due to the advent of monitoring and control technology and their reliance on them. However, the magnitude of the possible consequences of such attacks is not fully understood. Reports by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) indicate that the Department of Energy (DOE) needs to refocus and improve their efforts to manage cybersecurity risks and protect the nation’s electric grid. The 2021 GAO report indicated that although...
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