SUBNET to deliver speech on automated substation management at upcoming conference

SUBNET Solutions Inc | Thursday, May 26, 2011

The upcoming Managing Regulatory Compliance for Electric Utilities conference will bring together industry experts and analysts who will discuss the interplay of NERC, FERC and state requirements for complete compliance. 

SUBNET is sponsoring the event, and attendants will discuss how to ensure the smart grid is effectively protected from the threat of cybersecurity attacks amid rapid investment into its development. The conference, slated to take place in Greenwood Village, Colorado, will help utilities to be prepared for coming regulatory developments that are sure to impact the industry.

Moreover, the event will feature discussions on what kinds of regulatory compliance programs will lead to more effective legislation, as well as speakers who will talk about how to optimize compliance through an organized internal structure.

SUBNET will host a presentation on automated management for substation devices, with representatives outlining the client process for password management and the benefits achieved by deploying an automated system.

According to experts, the rapid development of the U.S. smart grid benefits consumers in a myriad of ways, but proper cybersecurity protocols must also be established to ensure its efficacy and secure the national supply of electricity is safe from hacking attempts.

Tags: Substation Cyber Security Substation Automation & Remote Access