Show Notes
As grids become more digital and interconnected, cybersecurity has become inseparable from reliability. In this episode of Power Pulse, we explore what cybersecurity really means for today's electric power systems—and what often gets misunderstood.
Drawing on his 42 years of experience working with utilities, policymakers, and industry standards bodies, cybersecurity expert Steven A. Kunsman explains how threats are evolving, why compliance alone is only a starting point, and how real-world attacks have fundamentally reshaped how the industry thinks about risk. The conversation explores the convergence of IT and OT, the critical role of international standards like IEC 62443, and why "defence in depth" is essential to protect substations, control systems, and mission-critical infrastructure.
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