North American grid regulator tests physical, cyber security preparedness

FILE PHOTO: A general view of electric lines in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Callaghan O’Hare/File Photo

(Reuters) - The North American Electric Reliability Corp (NERC) said on Thursday it has concluded a two-day simulation with power sector entities to stress-test their emergency response and recovery plans for physical and cyber security attacks.

Plots against power infrastructure and electric substations have come to light recently in different parts of the country including Maryland, North Carolina, Washington state and South Carolina, with some incidents of vandalism leaving thousands in the dark.