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XI BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 3 in the increasingly interconnected, networked world of industrial control systems (ICS) which drive the electrical, mechanical, and delivery systems of energy supplies to the use points. “Historically somewhat isolated through “air-gaps” and “legacy” control algorithms and communications protocols, modern ICS rely more and more on standard Information Technology (IT) platforms and technology to drive Operational Technology (OT). The end result is ICS becomes exponentially more susceptible to cyber- attacks and ransomware schemes where the outcome is reduced services and availability of all kinds of infrastructure relied upon by homes, businesses, and the U.S. Government,” he outlines. Given the importance of potential cyber vulnerabilities and the key role of energy security in the work that M.C. Dean carries out, Link further explains “It is highly unlikely that any entity can prevent 100% of these disruptions. Energy resiliency becomes key. What are your alternative or distributed physical sources of energy that can be leveraged at the point of use? Which are controlled via properly designed, adequately secured, and fully segregated multi-thread communication networks and microprocessors? Which are contained and operated in a secured, highly managed operating environment either on-premises or in the cloud?” Moving forward, M.C. Dean will continue to focus on its leading operational and technology solutions and leverage its expertise on energy security measures as well as the direction organizations are moving to remain in the sector’s driver’s seat. VENDOR/PARTNER n ABB Inc. electrification.us.abb.com contact.center@us.abb.com ABB is passionate about creating success – together. This means not only working together within ABB, but also with our customers, partners, suppliers and stakeholders. ABB’s most intimate channel partners, authorized to the highest level and with a proven track record. These partners bear the ABB Value Provider label.