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The smart grid.: the smart choice?

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As technology continues to saturate all segments and aspects of society, the country's infrastructure is not immune to the tentacles of technological infiltration and management. Every aspect of human life becomes increasingly governed by a device that tracks, measures, manages, and ultimately controls its existence. Smart phones dictate schedules, contacts, e-mail, media, and even menus to their owners. This same concept has bled over into the vital daily societal operations of utility companies and their distribution systems, along with the security concerns that surround the sensitive data that these entities collect. Beyond the progression of technological advances; the pressures of government mandates, alternative energy requirements, increasing populations, energy efficiency, and profitability have driven public utilities and private organizations to consider the implementation of Smart Grid technologies. The recognition of the potential benefits of these systems in achieving more efficient energy usage and distribution is valid, but the need for caution and thorough risk assessments is crucial.

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    InfoSecCD '10: 2010 Information Security Curriculum Development Conference
    October 2010
    187 pages
    ISBN:9781450302029
    DOI:10.1145/1940941
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    1. cybercrime
    2. energy information systems
    3. smart grid
    4. smart meters
    5. utility infrastructure

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