The utility sector increasingly relies on interconnected industrial control systems and networks to streamline operations. The crucial role these utilities play in our daily lives, ranging from electricity to water and gas supply, underlines the critical significance of robust cybersecurity measures within the sector. With the increase of smart devices and intelligent infrastructure (e.g. Smart Grid), the vulnerability of these systems to cyber threats has intensified, posing potential risks such as data breaches, service disruptions, and even possible sabotage. Cybersecurity measures are thus imperative to safeguard these critical infrastructures, ensuring the uninterrupted provision of essential services. As the utility sector continues to evolve with technological advancements, implementing comprehensive cybersecurity protocols becomes a necessity and a fundamental pillar for sustaining the reliability and resilience of the infrastructure that underpins modern society. This article describes the results of a two-year investigation into the impact of COVID-19 on the Cybersecurity strategies of utility
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