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Join Acumen at APPA’s National Conference
Learn More: Join Acumen at APPA’s National ConferenceVisit Acumen at Booth #203 at the APPA National Conference 2025! Hometown Connections Inc. is proud to share that our partner, Acumen (AESI-US, Inc.), will be exhibiting at the APPA National Conference 2025.
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In Cybersecurity, Simple Things Do A Lot
Learn More: In Cybersecurity, Simple Things Do A LotTo provide customers with several payment options, the Utilities Department of the Village of Jackson Center in Ohio accepts bank account direct and credit card payments. To ensure the security of customer information and thwart cyber intrusions overall, Jackson Center took advantage of cybersecurity services offered by its electric service wholesale supplier, American Municipal Power,…
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Cybersecurity Is Easier Than You Think
Learn More: Cybersecurity Is Easier Than You ThinkYou don’t need to be an expert in IT or have a huge consulting budget to champion your utility’s cybersecurity program. First and foremost, you must recognize that every city employee, utility employee, and governing official plays a key role in maintaining a cyber defense that protects business operations.
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Webinar Series on The True Costs of Cyber Crime: Cyber Risk Management for Public Power
Learn More: Webinar Series on The True Costs of Cyber Crime: Cyber Risk Management for Public PowerUnderstand the cyber threat landscape, learn how to estimate the true financial costs of a cyber crime, and get tips on building your budget and risk management strategies. Register for this two-part webinar series to be held in June 2020 by the American Public Power Association Academy. Speakers include representatives from Acumen and Marsh Wortham Power…
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Protect Your Utility from COVID-19 Phishing Attacks with Support of Acumen
Learn More: Protect Your Utility from COVID-19 Phishing Attacks with Support of AcumenCyber criminals are trying to leverage the COVID-19 emergency by sending out “phishing” attacks that lure internet users to click on malicious links or files. Through emails with phony pledges for health information, hackers are gaining access to sensitive data. Acumen is deploying remote cybersecurity services to help community-owned utilities protect against these dangerous COVID-19 phishing…
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Engineering Consulting Services by Acumen Enhance IT/OT Systems for Public Power
Learn More: Engineering Consulting Services by Acumen Enhance IT/OT Systems for Public PowerExpanding the scope of services offered to public power systems, Acumen is helping municipal utilities maximize the return on their operations technology (OT) investments and optimize operations. Acumen’s technical knowledge and real-world utility expertise in IT/OT engineering provides vital support to utility personnel.
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Cyber Threat Reality Check: Municipal Utilities Are Prime Targets
Learn More: Cyber Threat Reality Check: Municipal Utilities Are Prime TargetsReports of high profile cyber attacks on banks, insurance companies, large retailers, the military, and more are all over the media. In response, these institutions have dedicated great resources to harden their cyber defenses. While still targets, these major institutions are increasingly difficult to penetrate. So where are hackers turning their sights?
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Reduce Your Compliance Burden
Learn More: Reduce Your Compliance BurdenFederal regulatory compliance obligations are complex and time-consuming. Minimize your utility’s workload and risk profile by bringing in Acumen to meet your obligations for NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), NERC Operations & Planning (O&P), NIST Cybersecurity, and Privacy regulations.
