Utility substations are emerging as prime targets for theft, vandalism, and sabotage from a range of threat actors. In the absence of robust security standards or regulations for distribution substations, utilities must determine for themselves the best way to secure their facilities. But there’s a reason that substations aren’t built like fortresses and guarded around the clock – it’s typically too expensive.
Combining AI-driven intrusion detection with live video monitoring can improve the cost effectiveness of substation monitoring. On Wednesday, October 23 from 1:30 – 2:30P at GridSecCon 2024 in Minneapolis, MN, hear from Util-Assist’s John McClean alongside Richard Harada from our partner Systems with Intelligence (SWI) as they present a framework for calculating The Return on Security Investment (ROSI) of Live Video Monitoring for Substation Security. This interactive presentation will walk through ROSI calculation examples, equipping utilities with the tools to make objective decisions on security investments.
Attendees will gain the knowledge to assess the ROSI of live video monitoring along with practical guidance on strengthening physical substation security defenses, learning best practices for selecting video surveillance hardware, navigating critical decisions when setting up a monitoring service, and establishing collaborative relationships with local law enforcement agencies to enhance response capabilities.
About GridSecCon
Co-hosted by NERC, the E-ISAC, and the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO), the 13th annual grid security conference, GridSecCon 2024, brings together cyber and physical security leaders to deliver expert training sessions, share best practices and effective threat mitigation programs, and present lessons learned. Held October 22-25 in Minneapolis, MN, GridSecCon 2024 is the premier grid security conference focused on:
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- Promoting reliability of the bulk power system through training and education.
- Delivering cutting-edge discussions on critical infrastructure security threats, vulnerabilities, and lessons learned from senior industry and government leaders.
- Informing industry about security best practices for reliability concerns, risk mitigation, and cyber and physical security threat awareness.
View the full conference agenda: GridSecCon 2024