At the CLEANPOWER event in Texas, Stefann Perrigot, Director at PES Wind, caught up with Rafael Narezzi, CEO & Co-Founder from Centrii, for an insightful discussion on the critical intersection of renewable energy and cybersecurity.
Narezzi highlighted the staggering differences between the US and European markets, noting that US sites are massive in capacity with an expansive mix of solar, wind, and battery storage. With critical infrastructure increasingly spread across vast geographies, the potential surface of attack for bad actors grows daily. This vulnerability is especially critical today, as the global grid faces unprecedented energy demands driven by the rise of data centers and AI.
To combat these threats, regulators are stepping up enforcement, making cyber compliance a top priority for developers. Narezzi explained that Centrii offers a unique proposition by providing clear visibility into a company’s operational technology (OT) risk management and tracking their compliance maturity. He concluded that as the industry matures, moving toward strict regulatory alignment is the only way to successfully secure the grid and protect global energy assets from sophisticated cyberattacks.
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