In a recent study, the number of cyberattacks on utilities increased by 118% from 2020-2022. A growing number of utility providers are implementing smart infrastructure, which offers significant benefits to both providers and consumers, such as reduced consumption,
less environmental impact, improved reliability of supply, and cost-savings opportunities. However, smart infrastructure for utilities also requires digital connections, giving bad actors a larger attack surface. At the same time, a growing skills gap has made recruiting and retaining expert cybersecurity personnel a critical challenge.
Learn how the Fortinet OT Security Platform offers smart utility providers the industry’s highest-performing cybersecurity platform.