Smart grids are trying to modernize and attackers are treating it like an invitation

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December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Summary

The article discusses the cybersecurity challenges posed by the modernization of decentralized smart grids, emphasizing the need for utilities to rethink their security strategies in light of new threats. Sonia Kumar highlights the importance of integrating security measures across all layers, from edge devices to cloud systems, to address the evolving risks associated with smart grid technologies.

Original Article Summary

In this Help Net Security interview, Sonia Kumar, Senior Director Cyber Security at Analog Devices, discusses how securing decentralized smart grids demands a shift in defensive strategy. Millions of distributed devices are reshaping the attack surface, and she explains why utilities must rethink threats, resilience, and trust. Kumar explains that next-generation architectures need to build in security from edge devices through to cloud systems to keep up with emerging risks. With increasing grid decentralization from … More → The post Smart grids are trying to modernize and attackers are treating it like an invitation appeared first on Help Net Security.

Impact

Smart grids, decentralized systems, distributed devices

In the Wild

Unknown

Timeline

Ongoing since the rise of decentralized smart grids

Remediation

Utilities should integrate security from edge devices to cloud systems and reassess their threat models and resilience strategies.

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