October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a time to reflect on how we can strengthen the systems we all rely on in the face of evolving threats. For the power sector, the stakes are higher than ever. In 2024, cyberattacks against critical infrastructure surged by 30%, with the U.S. power grid increasingly in the crosshairs. At the same time, ransomware complaints impacting critical infrastructure rose 9% from 2023 to 2024, with nearly half involving sectors such as energy and utilities.
