Energy Infrastructure: Our first interview
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Energy Infrastructure: Our first interview
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About this listen
In this episode of Signals Over Noise, host Peyton interviews electrical engineer Matt about the vulnerabilities and complexities of the U.S. energy grid. They discuss the structure of the grid, the importance of substations, security risks including cyber threats, and the challenges of supply chain management in the energy sector. The conversation highlights the need for awareness of both physical and cyber threats to energy infrastructure, as well as the regulatory landscape governing utility companies.
takeaways
- The energy grid is a complex system with multiple components.
- Substations are critical for voltage regulation and are vulnerable to attacks.
- Cybersecurity is a significant concern for energy infrastructure.
- Physical security often takes a backseat to cyber threats.
- The U.S. energy grid is divided into several interconnections.
- Utility companies operate under various ownership structures.
- Supply chain issues have increased lead times for equipment replacement.
- Transformers play a crucial role in energy distribution.
- Unseen cyber threats can cause long-term damage to infrastructure.
- Systemic issues in the grid are harder to mitigate than isolated incidents.
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