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Cyber and Physical Threats to the U.S. Power Grid and Keeping the Lights on

Abstract:

The U.S. energy sector is a vital target for cyber attacks because it powers all other sectors. Consequently, the power grid needs to be secure in order to ensure attacks on the grid do not cripple the U.S. An extensive list of vulnerabilities and flaws in the U.S. physical cyber infrastructure pose glaring areas for policy to correct.

Author:
Timothy Wintch
Year:
2021
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Keywords:
MIT Political Science
MIT Political Science
ECIR
GSS