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Strengthening the cybersecurity of the power grid
This Forum brings together global cybersecurity leaders to collaborate on cybersecurity in the energy industry and improve the cyber resilience of the power grid.
Iberdrola is one of the largest utilities in the world by stock market capitalization. Its main activities are the production, distribution and supply of electricity and gas. The company is mainly focused on the United Kingdom, United States, Spain, other European Union countries, Mexico and Brazil, serving a population of more than 100 million. Iberdrola has an installed capacity of 50 GW, 67% of which is emissions-free. With 30 GW of onshore and offshore wind, hydroelectric and solar technologies, the company is a global leader in renewable energies. It has a workforce of 33,000; through its activities, it generates employment for 400,000.
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