Emma Stewart: Choosing the Lesser Evil — Cybersecurity in the Clean Energy Transition
A DEF CON 32 talk where energy policy expert Emma Stewart examines cybersecurity risks in the shift to clean energy technologies.
Many components — from solar panels to grid management systems — rely on hardware produced in rival countries, introducing potential vulnerabilities, especially for smaller energy providers with limited security resources.
The talk discusses the limits of “rip and replace” policies and explains why securing the energy transition requires a more nuanced approach that balances technical and economic realities.
Many components — from solar panels to grid management systems — rely on hardware produced in rival countries, introducing potential vulnerabilities, especially for smaller energy providers with limited security resources.
The talk discusses the limits of “rip and replace” policies and explains why securing the energy transition requires a more nuanced approach that balances technical and economic realities.