Identify cybersecurity threats and risks related to power.

Identification should include

  • types of power sources (e.g., wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, coal, diesel, natural gas, propane)
  • sources of disruption
    • surges
    • blackouts
    • brownouts
  • cyberattacks on substations, electricity distributors, market grids
  • multi-pronged attacks
  • potential results of an attack.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How can cyberterrorism affect the power grid?
  • What critical sectors are affected by power breaches?
  • What are the potential effects on AFNR industries if faced with a long-term lack of power?