Utility Security Podcast

About Utility Security Podcast

With readers from electric, gas, water and telecommunications, internet/cable utility organizations—as well as other key critical infrastructure segments—we reach a wide-spanning scope of decision makers across the industry. Because we have more than 20 years of established connections with the utility industry, we know this industry and our readership views us with trust that has been earned over many years.

Publisher

Utility Security

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Feb 2024

Latest episode

20 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2025

   Utility Security Podcast - Deep Dive - Rocking the Boat - Why Utility Security Must Challenge the Status Quo

   In the utility sector, the most formidable adversaries aren’t always external threats. Often, the biggest hurdles are internal: complacency, misconceptions, and parochialism. In this episode, we dive into the critical need to challenge the ”if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mindset. Discover why this internal resistance can be more dangerous than any external threat actor and learn practical strategies to dismantle these obstacles, foster a holistic security culture, and build a truly resilient and sustainable protection stance for our critical infrastructure. Here is the podcast description and supplemental content based on the article: Podcast Description Title: Rocking the Boat: Why Utility Security Must Challenge the Status Quo Show Notes: In the utility sector, the most formidable adversaries aren’t always external threats. Often, the biggest hurdles are internal: complacency, misconceptions, and parochialism. In this episode, we dive into the critical need to challenge the ”if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mindset. Discover why this internal resistance can be more dangerous than any external threat actor and learn practical strategies to dismantle these obstacles, foster a holistic security culture, and build a truly resilient and sustainable protection stance for our critical infrastructure. Key Takeaways Internal Obstacles are Formidable: The greatest challenges to enhancing utility security are often internal biases and resistance to change, specifically complacency (”it hasn’t happened yet”), misconceptions about security, and parochialism (departmental silos). Complacency is the ”Silent Assassin”: A false sense of security, often built on a long period without a critical incident, leads to relaxed protocols and slashed budgets, leaving the organization vulnerable. Compliance Does Not Equal Security: Simply meeting minimum regulatory standards (like NERC-CIP) is not a comprehensive security strategy. A robust posture must be proactive, holistic, and continually evolving. Security is a Shared Responsibility: Effective security is not just an IT problem, a silver bullet technology, or the sole responsibility of law enforcement. It requires a collaborative, ”all-hands-on-deck” approach that breaks down departmental silos and involves every employee. Challenging the Status Quo is Essential: To stay ahead of evolving threats, security professionals must be willing to ”rock the boat” and push for change, even if it’s unpopular. This involves fostering cross-departmental collaboration, promoting an ”all in the same boat” attitude, and leveraging industry partnerships. #UtilitySecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity #SecurityCulture #RiskManagement

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   23 Sept 2025

   Utility Security Podcast - Deep Dive - Substation Intrusion - Are You Ready To Response?

   A critical security breach at a power substation on Christmas morning. It’s a nightmare scenario, but one that utilities must be prepared for. In this episode of the Utility Security Podcast, we explore the vital, yet often overlooked, steps required to forge an unbreakable link between utility security and local law enforcement. Discover why a simple 911 call is a ”massive failure in preparation” and how to proactively equip police with the context and logistical details they need for a rapid and effective response. Dive deep into the strategies that can drastically reduce police response times, as highlighted in a real-world case study from the Pacific Northwest where coordination slashed response from 12 to just 5 minutes. Learn about the importance of sharing threat intelligence, prioritizing critical sites, and using innovative tech like What3words for pinpoint location accuracy. For a more in-depth look at this topic, check out our companion article: Substation Intrusion: Are You Ready to Respond? Key Takeaways Proactive communication is key: Don’t wait for an emergency to establish a relationship with local law enforcement. Regularly share intelligence, detail the potential community impact of an outage, and jointly develop response plans. Response time dictates physical security: The time it takes for police to arrive directly informs the level of physical hardening required for a substation. A longer response time necessitates stronger fences, gates, and locks. Scripting 911 calls is crucial: Vague language can lead to a low-priority dispatch. Use pre-agreed, scripted phrases that clearly communicate the severity of the situation to ensure an immediate, high-priority response. Technology can save precious minutes: Tools like What3words for precise location mapping and secure, real-time video feeds can provide law enforcement with invaluable situational awareness during an incident. Joint training is non-negotiable: Conduct regular walkthroughs and scenario-based drills with police to test communication protocols and identify weaknesses in the response plan before a real incident occurs. #UtilitySecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #GridSecurity #PhysicalSecurity #SubstationSecurity #EmergencyResponse

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   15 Aug 2025

   Utility Security Podcast - How Lidar & 3D Modeling are improving Utility Security

   Editor Curtis Marquardt has a conversation with Martin Vojtek from Hexagon to discuss their work with EG. D, a Czech Republic Electric Utility that serves nearly three million customers, to secure substations using Lidar technology. Vojtek shares what expectations EG.D had for the technology and how they utilized the solution to not only achieve security goals, but safety and maintenance goals as well. Tune in to stay updated and informed about securing our nation’s utilities! Subscribe to Utility Security Magazine at no cost! - https://utilitysecurity.com/subscribe-now/ #UtilitySecurity #DisasterResponse #CriticalInfrastructure #UtilityResilience #Lidar

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