Focus on cybersecurity for the grid was growing even before criminals attacked Washington and North Carolina substations in December.
“The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is considering developing new cybersecurity rules for DERs (Distrubuted Energy Resources) on the bulk electric system and DOE (Department of Energy) is directing millions to support ‘next-generation’ cybersecurity research, development…”
“…The growing risk is driving up costs for utilities, say experts. Electric providers procuring cyber insurance from industry-backed insurers saw premiums rise 25% to 30% in the early part of 2022…”
Source: Federal cybersecurity focus grows as distributed resources expand grid risks