Security Solutions for Energy & Smart Utilities

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Smart Meters – Securing Utilities, One Bit at a Time

Smart cars, smart phones, smart TVs, and now smart meters. Smart systems simplify our lives and smart meters are the latest “smart” technology to make an impact. And though there are several benefits to implementing smart meters, like enabling cost and energy savings for end users and utility companies, just because it’s labeled “smart” doesn’t mean It’s secure. In this blog post we uncover some of the major security vulnerabilities inherent in deploying smart meters, and what can be done to ensure sensitive data is protected.

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The energy and utilities sector have an important obligation when it comes to protecting infrastructure. As a high-profile target with complex requirements, cyber security is top of mind due to the following:

Increasing Cybersecurity Attacks

Fears of exposing millions of homes and businesses to vulnerabilities.

Meeting Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines

Stringent guidelines put forth by organizations like NERC CIP must be met.

Smart Grid Security Concerns

A more connected ecosystem presents new and complicated issues.

Webcast: Solutions for a Rapidly-Expanding Encryption Infrastructure

As smart meters continue to replace previous models, such as analog meters, utility companies are faced with a myriad of issues to address that were not present prior to this increased state of connectivity. Data protection is top of mind for all involved, whether it’s the consumer or the meter manufacturers. These increased concerns are not just limited to the availability of an increased amount of personal information being collected, but also to the numerous attack vectors introduced to the Smart Grid System.

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Benefits of a Scalable & Secure Key Management System

Fornetix Key Orchestration provides organizations within the energy and utilities sector with an encryption key management solution that will empower them to implement a more robust encryption strategy while supporting growth and modernization.

Meet Standards and Guidelines from NERC CIP and NIST
Apply a unified approach to encryption key management, ensuring complete control over the entire encryption key lifecycle of all keys residing in an organization and supporting auditing on activity with robust logging and reporting.
Modernization and IoT Support for the Power Grid
Robust APIs and the adoption of open standards like KMIP and PKCS #11 support organizations running legacy technology as they move to modernize. When paired with the ability to store 100’s of millions of encryption keys while meeting performance requirements of some top Smart Metering and Medical Device manufacturers, Key Orchestration provides a simple solution to a complex problem.

Infographic: The Looming Upsurge in Encryption Keys for Utilities

The sheer scale of encryption keys required in the near future can be daunting. Very few encryption strategies are equipped to handle billions of encryption keys. Let us help you understand, at a glance, how the numbers can quickly get out of control.

White Paper: Understanding the Cyber Security Needs of a Rapidly-Expanding Electrical Grid

Utility meters are an important part of modern life that are often overlooked. Every modern home or workplace has them to keep track of water, gas, and electricity usage. As smart meter adoption grows, what are the security considerations we must address?

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See Key Orchestration in Action

If you’d like to see how an orchestrated key management solution can work for your organization, we’d love to hear from you.

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