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Reclamation bolstering hydro project cybersecurity with pair of contract awards

The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded five-year contracts to Booz Allen Hamilton and Spry Methods for cyber security management services at more than 600 dams under the Bureau of Reclamation’s authority.
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Reclamation bolstering hydro project cybersecurity with pair of contract awards

The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded five-year contracts to Booz Allen Hamilton and Spry Methods for cyber security management services at more than 600 dams under the Bureau of Reclamation’s authority.

The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts are each worth $45 million and cover the Department of Homeland Security’s stipulations for continuous diagnostics and mitigation.

Additionally, Booz Allen Hamilton and Spry will monitor USBR for its compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act and assess systems for threats from cyberattack.

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Cybersecurity has become a significant concern for operators around the world, though a 2017 study by LNS Research and Honeywell found nearly half the respondents included in its survey worked for companies without an accountable enterprise leader for digital assets.

The issue will be highlighted in several panel presentations at HydroVision International 2018, where industry experts will share their insight on grid system security.

Of particular interest are Session 3I: From Cybersecurity to Grid Stability, and Session 5A: Is Your Facility Resilient Enough to “Trade Paint” with Uncertainty?.

To learn more about these presentations and more, visit HydroEvent.com.