Keeping The Lights On: Why Recovery Readiness Matters For Power And Energy Operations
Acronis, Friday, July 17th, 2026
Power and energy operators need fast, validated OT recovery, because prevention alone cannot keep the grid running.
Power and energy organizations face a widening attack surface as connected digital technology is layered onto legacy OT systems, making cyber resilience an operational requirement.
PC-based OT systems such as SCADA servers, HMI and engineering workstations, historians and substation control PCs are essential to grid stability, and downtime affects public safety, reliability, compliance and trust.
The FBI logged more than 2,100 ransomware incidents against U.S. critical infrastructure in 2025. OT recovery differs from IT: remote substations, air-gapped networks, legacy operating systems, vendor-certified builds and little on-site IT staff.
Acronis positions Cyber Protect for OT for low-impact backups, bare-metal and Universal Restore, backup validation and one-click guided recovery.