"Hitachi ABB Power Grids is making a huge statement that transparency and trust is core to their business," said Alex Santos, CEO and co-founder of Fortress. This in turn frees up resources for all concerned, enabling them to focus on their core businesses, maintaining strong, reliable and resilient grids."
By sharing information through the Asset to Vendor Network, Hitachi ABB Power Grids is simplifying the process for utilities and reducing the amount of effort and cost involved in completing multiple, similar assessments. This will help to simplify the process of information gathering and confirmation of compliance with key cybersecurity standards and protocols.ĭavid Goddard, Head of Digital at Hitachi ABB Power Grids, said, "Utilities are required to conduct cybersecurity assessments of many of their vendors to remain in compliance with regulatory requirements. Through its collaboration with Fortress, Hitachi ABB Power Grids will share responses to cybersecurity assessment requests from the company with members of the A2V Network, such as AEP and Southern.
and Canada rely on Hitachi ABB Power Grids to deliver solutions capable of withstanding cyber threats from multiple threat actors. The company plays a critical role as a supplier of grid infrastructure, operations and control systems for power utilities throughout the U.S., helping to ensure the delivery of reliable energy to millions of consumers. Hitachi ABB Power Grids is leveraging its world-class power systems capabilities together with advanced digital technologies from Hitachi and its proven track record of innovation to build on its position as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. Leading companies such as American Electric Power (AEP) and Southern Company (Southern) are already participants in the A2V Network. Medina, Washington, AugHitachi ABB Power Grids is joining with Fortress Information Security (Fortress) as a participant in its Asset to Vendor Network (A2V), which will enable the company to quickly and seamlessly share information about its cybersecurity preparedness with United States and Canada-based power utilities. With utilities through the Fortress' Asset to Vendor Network Global leader and pioneer in power technologies will share cybersecurity information Hitachi ABB Power Grids joins effort to protect power utilities from cyber threats
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