According to analysts, the global DER market is estimated to reach around $500m USD+ by 2028. This massive growth means there are more Edge endpoints that have to be monitored, managed & secured across its lifecycle.
More attack surface/endpoints = more cybersecurity risks for Utility companies.
Sometime back, I had given a presentation to several delegates on Zero Trust for Edge. This particular cartoon makes me chuckle every time I see it! Now, more than ever, it is important to rethink approach, design and bring in Zero Trust principles in Utilities sector especially at DER level.
Join staging.smarthub.ai/ at distributech24 in Orlando (26 – 29 February 2024) & we would love to show you how we’re bringing a Secure, Zero Trust paradigm to Edge Monitoring and Management.
Navigating the Complexities of Zero Trust architecture & computing, for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
