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Protecting the Grid: Understanding Physical Security and Preventing Ballistic Attacks on Substations


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NOTE: This is a recorded adaptation of a live presentation. 

Blackouts. Data loss. Emergency communications disrupted. These aren't just movie scenes - they're the potential consequences of a growing threat: ballistic attacks on substations. 

Ballistic attacks can cause:

  • Widespread power outages lasting for weeks
  • Disruption of critical services like hospitals and water treatment
  • Millions of dollars in economic losses

The good news? You can take steps to protect your utility's assets and critical infrastructure. Listen as we talk to Permacast Walls about: 

  • The alarming rise of ballistic attacks on substations across the US.
  • How these attacks can cripple your community and disrupt essential services.
  • Actionable steps you can take to protect utility assets
  • Design Basis Threat (DBT)
  • Secure by design
  • CIP-014, CIP-006
  • Vulnerability of Integrated Security Analysis (VISA)
  • Physical security workshops available via SERC.
  • Physical security resources available to investor-owned, public power, and rural electric cooperative utilities.
  • Permacast Walls role in manufacturing UL 752 level 10, precast concrete ballistic walls, and turnkey physical security solutions to critical infrastructure and utilities across North America.
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