| | MARCH 20176E ERGYTech ReviewEnergy sector has a strong tradition of following regulatory compliance, complimented with the support of billions of dollars being pumped into building and securing the infrastructures. In fact, this is an area where security and risk management takes paramount importance. Any attack on energy or utility companies can have its effects reach well beyond the economic level. It can adversely affect the industries that depend on it, and can put the health and welfare of a region, or even an entire nation into trouble.Meanwhile, the number of cyber attacks on electric grids--not to forget the coordinated cyber attack on the Ukrainian power grid that left the entire nation in shock--is growing at an alarming rate. And with the U.S. Energy Department's recent Quadrennial Energy Review report notifying the electricity system in the U.S. at the "face of imminent danger" from cyber-attacks, it's time for companies to be well prepared. The report also detailed recommendations to boost security, including increasing the collection of data about online breaches from utilities. This environment necessitates companies to have an integrated view of their security and risk posture--both inside and outside their perimeters. They need to recognize the areas of risk in the environment, understand the motivation of potential attackers and know the types of attack they're likely to face. At the same time, they need to address new grid reliability requirements and increase data collection on cyber-attacks to address the risks in their networks.In this scenario, there are a plethora of solution providers that offer innovative solutions to strengthen the facilities' cyber and physical security, while helping them manage risk and follow compliance standards. Our aim with this special edition is to bring the focus onto best of breed solution providers in the space. The edition also features insightful articles from thought leaders in the space.Let us know your thoughts.A Resilient Energy InfrastructureCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof. E ERGYTech Review MARCH - 2017, Vol 03 - Issue 07Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Energy Tech ReviewVisit www.energytechreview.com SalesRich Gonsalvesrich@energytechreview.comVisualizersJaxon JaseManaging EditorCharlotte SmithE ERGYTech Review*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEditorial StaffAaron Pierce Ava GarciaVian IsaacJoshua Parker Kenny PeruzziCharlotte SmithManaging Editoreditor@energytechreview.comEDITOR'S DESK
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