As Hackers Begin to Target the Power Grid, Startups Are Helping to Keep the Lights On

On March 8, a blackout in Wolfsburg, Germany, paralyzed a Volkswagen plant, leading to the loss of production of more than 100 cars.

Several startups are trying to develop ways for companies to prevent these sorts of mishaps, which are expected to increase as cyber-attacks target electric companies. One such Israeli startup, called Nation-E, makes a system designed to detect instabilities in the power grid, send an alert when generators fail and recommend a response, such as shifting to alternative power sources.