Communications sector touts key role in GridEx cyber exercise

The telecommunications sector played a critical role in the recent GridEx IV electric sector cyber exercise, according to a telecom industry source, who said the exercise highlighted interdependencies between sectors, and the role of the important telecom sector in responding to a cyber attack.

The exercise, which took place last Wednesday and Thursday, could lead to better planning and preparation between the electric and communications sectors, a communications sector source told Inside Cybersecurity Friday.

GridEx IV also highlighted industry ...