The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working on a cybersecurity project to secure solar panels and other distributed energy resources (DERs) connected to the power grid. The project, led by MITRE Corporation’s Eileen Division, aims to develop a practical guide for companies to adopt cybersecurity solutions for DERs using standards-based approaches.
Key points:
– Solar panels and DERs are transforming the traditional power grid into a more complex, two-way network
– NIST collaborated with industry experts, cybersecurity solution providers, and academia
– The project addresses cybersecurity challenges introduced by added automation, two-way data flows, and new communications technologies
– The goal is to create a “how to” guide for companies to adopt cybersecurity solutions and best practices for DERs
The NCCoE encourages collaboration and contributions to future projects through its Community of Interest.
Keywords: cybersecurity, IoT, DERs
