Bottom line: A single British power generator was taken offline for four days in July due to a suspected Iran-sponsored cyberattack, raising energy security concerns.
What's happening: The attack is believed to have been launched by hackers linked to Iran, with the targeted entity being a small British power generator in the UK. The generator was offline for four days in July, resulting in a 10% reduction in electricity supply to the surrounding area.
What to do: Security leaders should assess the potential for similar attacks on UK power grid entities and develop a plan to detect and respond to suspected Iran-sponsored cyberattacks, utilizing tools and resources from vendors such as Symantec and CrowdStrike.