Neso.Energy Cyber Attack Forces GB Generation Asset Offline for Four Days
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- •A cyber attack caused a GB generation asset to be offline for four days.
- •Purvi Kay emphasizes that technology alone is not enough for cybersecurity.
- •NESO is focusing on building cyber resilience into energy infrastructure from the outset.
A recent cyber attack targeted a GB generation asset, causing it to go offline for four days. The incident raised concerns about the cybersecurity of the energy network, prompting NESO's new chief information security officer, Purvi Kay, to emphasize the importance of cyber resilience in the energy transition. Kay, drawing on her national security experience, stated that technology alone is insufficient to protect critical infrastructure. The attack did not result in power loss for customers, but it highlighted the appeal of energy infrastructure to cyber criminals. NESO is committed to embedding security by design and fostering collaboration across sectors to enhance resilience against future threats.
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