PARIS - GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business (NYSE: GEV) and cybersecurity firm Dragos Inc. have announced a partnership to enhance the resilience of the electric grid against cyber threats.
This collaboration will merge GE Vernova's grid automation expertise with Dragos' operational technology (OT) cybersecurity knowledge to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions.
The partnership is designed to bolster the defense mechanisms of electric grids by integrating products and technologies from both companies. This will provide a more advanced and holistic approach to protect critical infrastructure and OT environments.
GE Vernova's Grid Solutions will offer its customers the Dragos Platform, which includes asset visibility, threat intelligence, and incident response services. These tools are intended to provide unparalleled visibility into OT assets, proactive threat detection, and rapid incident response capabilities. The Dragos Platform aims to enable organizations to inventory and monitor assets, track vulnerabilities, and investigate issues.
Claudia Cosoreanu, Grid Automation Chief Technology Officer at GE Vernova's Grid Solutions Business, emphasized the partnership's goal to empower customers to defend against cyber threats and strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Matthew Cowell, Vice President of Business Development at Dragos, expressed enthusiasm about combining OT cybersecurity and grid automation experience to enhance threat detection and resiliency for energy organizations.
GE Vernova, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a global energy company with segments in Power, Wind, and Electrification. It aims to lead the energy transition by electrifying the world and working towards decarbonization. Dragos Inc., based in the Washington, DC area, focuses on protecting industrial infrastructure from cyber threats, with a presence across various regions and industries.
The initiative is part of a broader effort by both companies to address the growing concerns over cybersecurity in critical national infrastructure. This partnership announcement is based on a press release statement.
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