ABB Unveils Six Pillars Approach To Addressing Cyber Security For Power Process Equipment
Cyber risks of a more connected power generation industry can be managed says ABB.
With a more networked architecture, cyber security is a paramount design requirement for digital solutions. In most instances, remote connectivity and cloud solutions are foundational components for advanced digital applications and the efficiencies they offer. However ABB says it is witnessing hesitation by some power generation operators to adopt networked digital technologies due to concerns around exposing their systems to cyberattack.
“Although there is plenty of excitement around positive impacts of digitalization such as gains from process optimization, reduced maintenance costs, and increased revenues from higher availability factors, within the power generation industry, there is still hesitancy to adopt more networked digital solutions. Simply put, for many generators, cyber security concerns and their potential to impact safety and availability outweigh the benefits of digitalization. The reality is that cyber risks of a more connected world can be managed. Trust is essential — a utility must allow the transfer, monitoring, and analysis of their data before realizing the benefits that result from big data insights,” said Susan Peterson-Sturm, ABB’s digital lead for Power and Water.