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Why Power Matters in Cyber Protection

Defending power management equipment in an era of more connectivity

By James Martin, Global Connectivity Product Manager, Eaton

It’s well understood that as digital evolution continues opening doors for greater connectivity of devices,
enterprises must ensure that new potential entry points are protected from potential cyber attackers.
Businesses that strike this balance stand to capitalize on IoT while reaping the benefits from advancing
solutions like predictive analytics to help streamline operations and make more proactive, data-driven
decisions.

Power devices are becoming a bigger priority for cyber defense as enterprises bring them into their
expanding network infrastructure. Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
and the Department of Energy issued a warning concerning network-connected uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) devices, urging organizations to take steps now to stave off potential attacks.

Enterprises should evaluate their current cybersecurity game plans now and incorporate power
management, considering the steps that follow.

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