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QuickTalk: Creating a 'Cybersecurity Energy Star' for Distributed Generation with Inverter-Based Resources

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT
Location: Veronese 2405, Level 2, The Venetian
Solar Storage

Learning Level: 101: Applies to those with limited experience of the topic and seeking foundational understanding of the content.
How can a new cybersecurity certification program provide a single unified approach to ensure that DERs and IBRs will perform as designed when they are deployed? This case study will investigate how emerging technologies for securing and monitoring DER assets, as well as insights on how to implement and manage a holistic cybersecurity approach can be done in a cost-effective way.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the challenges and risks associated with the deployment of DERs and IBRs and the importance of ensuring their proper functioning and security.
  • Understand the key features and capabilities of these technologies and their relevance to the implementation of a holistic cybersecurity approach
  • Gain insights into best practices and strategies for implementing and managing a cybersecurity program for DERs and IBRs in a cost-effective manner.