Government needs joined-up cyber security policy to protect smart grid

Martin Courtney
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Consultants advise DECC to implement national security framework for UK power companies or face the consequences

The government has been advised to co-ordinate data security measures for power companies building a UK smart grid, or risk disruption to the nation's electricity supply. The Energy Networks Ass...

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