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White Papers & Reports

SSS has compiled the most insightful white papers and reports about cyber security and key trends impacting IoT, utilities and more. Take a look. Cybersecurity GE: Cybersecurity in Mission Critical Licensed Networks. This white paper assists users

GE MDS: Second Sight Systems at DistribuTECH 2017 in San Diego! Booth #845

See our line of GE MDS radios at booth #845! If you’re reading this now, chances are you’re on your way to DistribuTECH 2017 in San Diego. DistribuTECH is the leading annual electric power transmission and distribution conference that addresses

How utilities can ensure cybersecurity under Trump

With President Donald J. Trump officially sworn into office, many fret over the impact his term might have on cyber security. Trump has said cyber defense is a persistent and top priority. However if past presidencies are any indication, Trump will

SSS Report: the alarming numbers behind utilities’ cyber threat

With cyber defense among the top concerns for utilities and critical infrastructure providers, SSS compiled the official numbers behind the industry's cyber risks and level of preparedness.

These trends will make-or-break utilities in 2017

2017 will be a busy and challenging year for utilities. Utility IoT will collide with regulatory deadlines and new cyber threats, forcing utilities to evolve at a blistering pace. Staying on top of these trends will help you prioritize, prepare, and

How the Biggest Utilities are using GE MDS Next-Gen Radios (2016)

The utility industry is abuzz about GE MDS -- their next generation communication product line that optimize data transmission and security. Here’s how the products are helping some of the biggest utilities right now.

What real cyber defense looks like

Talks of cyber security are at an all-time high yet too many utilities wait in limbo between no action and reaction. That’s because real cyber defense involves more than firewalls and controls.

GE MCR 900 MHz Radios Offers Rural Co-ops a Breakthrough in Secure, System Control (2016)

This past October, SSS met with dozens of rural co-ops at the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation’s Engineering and Operations Workshop. The conversation was unanimous -- rural utilities urgently need SCADA upgrades, network security, and

Hurricane-tested, the Smart Grid Perseveres (2016)

October’s Hurricane Matthew put the smart grid to the ultimate test. The tropical cyclone packing sustained winds of up to 150mph cut off power to 2.2 million homes and businesses in the U.S. Southeast. In the final analysis, the smart grid

Cubs and Indians are Both Winners When it Comes to IoT & Efficiency (2016)

The Internet of Things - IoT- has taken over Major League Baseball, allowing teams to score big wins on and off the field. While the Chicago Cubs clinched an epic World Series victory from the Cleveland Indians, Second Sight Systems celebrates both