Power-supply enterprises cyber security and IT-immunity in the Customs Union countries

Abstract

It is important for power supply firms to remain immune to rapidly emerging cybersecurity threats. These can be acts of a hooligan nature, and an attempt to steal data and money, and even cases of electronic terrorism. To counter these threats, power supply companies must take care of their cyber security and prevent possible threats. The paper aims to assess the main cyber security risks and consider their relevance to the cases of specific energy sales companies of the companies of the Customs Union countries. The paper analyzes the trends and the current structure of cyber threats, on the example of power supply companies of the countries of the Customs Union, using the original methodology, assessed IT immunity, and the main vectors of threats. The directions for further research aimed at preventing cyber threats for energy sales companies are formulated.