The term "smart grid" is vague, in large part because standards are still being defined. While the term means different things to different stakeholders—all agree that the smart grid is bringing major changes to the way that electricity is generated, transmitted, distributed and consumed.
For any smart grid implementation, communication among various automation components is critical. Typically, these communication systems are based on Ethernet and the Internet. Open systems reduce communications costs, but they are also much more vulnerable to cyber attack.
Read this white paper to understand why cyber security is an important component of any smart grid deployment and the steps that can be taken to ensure that your utility is adequately protected.
For more than 110 years, customers who have required unsurpassed performance and durability for their signal transmissions have counted on Belden. Belden designs, manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of cable, connectivity and networking products for data, sound and video applications. Belden markets and sells signal transmission solutions under the Belden brand name and under the Belden brands of GarrettCom, Hirschmann, Lumberg Automation, Poliron and Telecast Fiber Systems.
GarrettCom, a Belden Brand, designs and manufactures industrial networking products for specialty and stressed applications globally. Heavy duty products include managed and unmanaged switches, media converters, fiber links, multi-protocol routers and terminal servers and cyber security solutions. GarrettCom’s products are used in applications where high reliability under harsh conditions is a primary consideration. These include power utility substations and similar Smart Grid operations centers, surveillance and physical security, transportation facilities, industrial and factory automation, telecommunications, defense, water treatment and outdoor applications.