Critical Infrastructure Protection Urged to Modernize Amid Rising Global Threats
The Department of Homeland Security has issued warnings to U.S. energy companies to enhance their security measures due to increasing global tensions. The focus is on protecting critical infrastructure, such as power plants and substations, which are vulnerable to various physical threats. Recent incidents, like the 2013 substation attack in California and similar attacks in North Carolina, highlight the need for improved security. Traditional security measures, such as fences and cameras, are deemed insufficient. The industry is encouraged to adopt advanced technologies like 3D LiDAR and digital twins. These technologies offer precise detection and allow for virtual testing of security scenarios, helping to identify vulnerabilities before they become real threats. 
