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How Digital Twins Enhance Grid Security
By Zac Amos, Features Editor, ReHack
Sophisticated cyber threats continuously threaten critical power infrastructure and are intent on causing
widespread disruptions. As reliance on the electrical grid increases with the advancement of electric
vehicles, data centers and smart technologies, more robust cybersecurity measures are necessary to
keep pace with the modern world’s interconnectedness. Digital twins are a next-generation solution to
these demands and threats, enabling continuous monitoring, response and simulation, among other
capabilities.
The Importance of Cybersecurity for the Power Grid
In 2024, United States utilities experienced 1,162 cyberattacks — a 70% increase from the year before.
Although the attacks did not have much impact on the grid, the events raised the alarm about its
susceptibility amid expansion and the integration of new technologies.
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