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 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.