Anterix to Explore Grid Cybersecurity with Leading Research Organizations

Core Insights - Anterix is collaborating with EPRI, George Mason University, Southern Company, and Virginia Tech on a project named STAR TREC, aimed at reducing cybersecurity risks to critical energy infrastructure through the development of secure telecommunications architectures [1][2] - The project has received over $22.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response [1] - Anterix will focus on researching and demonstrating zero-trust architectures for secure broadband communications networks essential for integrating distributed energy resources and microgrids [2] Company Involvement - Anterix's expertise in utility-focused private wireless broadband will be instrumental in driving the STAR TREC project [1] - The company emphasizes its commitment to enhancing grid security and innovation through collaborations with utilities and other entities [2] - Anterix's Utility Strategic Advisory Board has contributed insights that are reflected in EPRI's white paper on the role of telecommunications in advancing clean energy [2] Industry Context - The increasing convergence of information technology, operational technology, and telecommunications infrastructure in power companies highlights the critical need for cybersecurity in energy systems [2] - EPRI aims to advance cutting-edge technologies and solutions to mitigate cyber risks in energy infrastructure through this collaboration [2]