Con Edison recently organized a cybersecurity conference, joining forces with experts from both the government and private sector. This initiative reflects the company’s proactive approach in safeguarding its systems and customers, acknowledging the vulnerabilities inherent in energy infrastructure, especially in high-profile locations like New York City.
Mikhail Falkovich, Con Edison’s Chief Information Security Officer, emphasized the importance of evolving cybersecurity measures in response to the sophisticated and persistent nature of cyber threats. The conference aimed to enhance these measures through collaboration and the exchange of expertise with leading professionals in the field.
Co-hosted with the InfraGard New York Metro Alliance, the event featured participants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Energy, the FBI, and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, among others. Notable industry groups, including the Edison Electric Institute, the American Gas Association (AGA), and the North American Transmission Forum, also contributed to the discussions.
Kimberly Denbow, Vice President of Security & Operations at the AGA, highlighted the commitment of member energy utilities like Con Edison to delivering services safely and securely. This commitment extends to designing resilient networks, training employees to recognize cyber threats, and implementing comprehensive security measures.
Valerie Agnew, General Counsel for the North American Transmission Forum, underscored the significance of public-private partnerships in addressing cybersecurity challenges in the energy sector. Jennifer Gold, President of NY Metro InfraGard, pointed out the importance of collaboration and shared intelligence in creating a national model for cyber-resilience.
Con Edison’s cybersecurity strategy includes safeguarding against internal and external threats and continuously training its workforce to recognize potential cyber risks. The company maintains up-to-date knowledge on potential attack methods and adopts advanced technologies to counter these threats.
The conference underlines Con Edison’s comprehensive approach to cybersecurity and supply chain controls, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of services to its customers. Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., a major player in the energy sector with extensive operations and assets, including significant involvement in the North American solar electric projects market.
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