Electric Sector Cybersecurity: Intelligence-Driven Cyber Defense Strategy 

This infographic provides a quick view of current threats to electric utilities and step-by-step intelligence-driven cyber defense tactics to help you address these threats: 

What You’ll Learn: 

• Real-World Attack Analysis: A complete breakdown of the FrostyGoop malware attack from initial compromise through operational impact that disrupted heating for 100,000 customers.
• Active Threat Landscape: A quick view of three threat groups actively targeting electric utilities: VOLTZITE, KAMACITE, and ELECTRUM – highlighting the specific methods, targets, and potential impacts on grid operations.
• Proven Defense Framework: The SANS 5 Critical Controls for OT cybersecurity tailored specifically for electric sector environments with practical implementation guidance.
• Strategic Risk Management: A framework for prioritizing industrial sites and security investments to align cybersecurity strategy with actual threat intelligence rather than compliance requirements alone.

This intelligence comes from the 2025 Dragos OT/ICS Cybersecurity Report and focuses on threat-driven defense strategies that address real adversary behaviors targeting electric utilities.