Texas regulators tamp down authority of proposed cybersecurity monitor as PUC nears vote

Utility Dive: Utilities had pressed to maintain the voluntary nature of the cybersecurity monitor, but some experts question whether that was the most effective path.

"For the long-term success and safety of the grid, participation and reporting should be compulsory, not voluntary, but perhaps that will happen in the years to come," Richard Henderson, head of global threat intelligence at security firm Lastline, told Utility Dive. "On the other hand, I do think that mandatory monthly reporting to the [monitor] to be onerous for participants."

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