Chapter 6 Public and Private Companies

Information in This Chapter

  • Industry Plans for Self-Policing

  • Compliance Versus Security

  • How Technology Vendors Can Fill the Gaps

  • How Utility Companies Can Fill the Gaps

In this chapter, we will discuss how public and private entities plan to secure the smart grid. Ranging from industry standards to private certifications, there are many tools at the disposal of utility companies. We will explore how compliance with industry standards, while required for many smart grid entities, does not always equate to security. Finally, we will discuss how both technology vendors and the utility companies themselves can fill the gaps between compliance and security.

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