Securing the Edge: Cyber-Physical Defense for Modern Power Grids

 

A blueprint for detecting, preventing and neutralizing coordinated attacks targeting modern distributed energy infrastructure

July 14, 2026

As power grids evolve toward distributed energy resources, they introduce new cyber-physical risks. This report examines how adversaries can exploit inverter-based systems to launch coordinated supraharmonic attacks that damage critical infrastructure. It provides an actionable framework for utilities, regulators and operators to detect, prevent and respond through advanced sensing, grid-edge intelligence and integrated cyber-physical security strategies.