Cisco's Connected Grid Security team partners with utilities to build powerful intelligent networks designed to support the smart grid. They enable instrumentation, analysis, and control of business and utility operations, from power generation to transmission and distribution systems that support control centers, substations, and field area networks. Designed to meet the requirements of energy networks, Cisco Connected Grid Security solutions leverage Cisco's extensive portfolio of cybersecurity and physical security products, technologies, services, and ecosystem partners. This creates a complete lifecycle approach designed to help utilities reduce operating costs while delivering improved cybersecurity and physical security.