The Rise of Renewable Energy Has Made Cybersecurity More Critical Than Ever

The world is rapidly ramping up its renewable energy capacity in line with ambitious climate pledges. While this is great for the planet, the accelerated transition to green brings new challenges. Many sectoral experts are now concerned about what the rise in electricity use from renewable sources could mean for cybersecurity in the coming years. In the U.S., the government is growing increasingly concerned about the potential for vulnerabilities in the country’s energy network, which could open the door to cyberattacks. The FBI recently…