Cisco utility network solutions

Make power grids more scalable, reliable, and secure

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Modernize the grid with secure networking


Cisco industrial routers for flexible, scalable, secure grid networking

Automate industrial networks for the electric utility industry. Secure grid operations and boost IT-OT collaboration, so that you can deliver a safer, more reliable, and more efficient grid.

Unified power utility solutions

Combine your utility networks with secure, market-leading IP technologies based on open standards—from power generation to distribution and metering.

Dynamic energy efficiency

Deploy network technologies for managing field devices and meters at scale across dispersed locations. Work toward your sustainable-power goals with efficient distributed energy resources (DER).

Compliant grid cybersecurity

Build a secure grid infrastructure that meets NERC CIP or EU NIS2 regulations by leveraging built-in visibility for internal network security monitoring, zero-trust technologies, and advanced WAN security.

Reliable grid operations

Help to ensure reliable grid operations with a secure network that can connect all of your field assets and substations using the optimal backhaul technology so you can easily monitor, manage and troubleshoot operations without costly truck rolls.

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Distribution grid automation

Optimize how power is distributed and restored with voltage regulation. Improve service response and restoration, fault isolation, and OpEx.

Substation automation

Control and automate power-system devices at the transmission substation with data from intelligent electronic devices (IED).

Renewable energy

​​Connect renewable DER such as solar, wind, and battery storage, and integrate them into the grid.​

Grid security

Secure the smart grid through network segmentation, authentication, operational visibility, and threat detection and mitigation.

Smart metering

Provide solutions for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) to enable new business models and improve service.

Cisco Catalyst Industrial Ethernet

Gain resilience and simplicity by connecting your grid assets with managed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches.

Cisco Catalyst industrial routing

Scale securely with modular industrial routers that come with next-generation firewalls built in.

Cisco Catalyst industrial wireless

Connect your grid infrastructure with solutions from our comprehensive wireless portfolio.

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager

Extend Catalyst SD-WAN to your utility network for better security, deployment, and management.

Cisco IoT Field Network Director

Scale and manage utility field area networks (FANs) for efficient deployment, monitoring, and performance.

Cisco Catalyst Center

Automate, monitor, and protect your operations with an intelligent network management system.

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN security

Build a resilient grid infrastructure with SD-WAN, next-generation firewall, and threat detection in a single platform. Access unparalleled security, operational efficiency, and a clear path to secure access service edge (SASE).

Cisco Industrial Threat Defense

Enable active defense with detailed visibility into connected assets, zero-trust segmentation, and secure remote access built into your grid network.​

Cisco Secure Firewall

Safeguard your utility network from encrypted and zero-day threats. Easily enforce consistent security policies across all sites.

Cisco Cyber Vision

Gain visibility into all of your grid assets and their vulnerabilities and behaviors. Understand your security posture to drive cybersecurity compliance.

Cisco Secure Equipment Access

Secure remote access to your grid assets with a zero-trust network access solution that is simple to deploy at scale and is built for your grid use cases.​

SD-WAN to secure energy infrastructure

Learn how power utilities and renewable energy companies can benefit from SD-WAN automation.

Our vision for the grid network

Find out how we're helping to make modern grid communications more secure, simple, and scalable.

Cisco Catalyst IR1100, Catalyst IR1800, and Catalyst IR8300 Rugged Series Routers

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Webinar on securing the energy grid

Get best practices from experts to help you protect your grid transmission and distribution infrastructure.

State of Industrial Networking Report for Utilities

Learn about operational technology's impact on security, growth, and innovation in the utilities industry.

How CPFL Energia secured grid operations

Find out how Cisco helped CPFL Energia's OT and IT teams enhance security and resilience in power-grid operations.

More resources to help you on your way

Learn how much you can gain with Industrial IoT innovations from Cisco.

2024 State of Industrial Networking Report for Utilities

Cisco's survey of more than 140 utility professionals reveals how cybersecurity, IT/OT collaboration, and AI are transforming industrial networks.

A demo that could help to transform your grid

Schedule a free, no-obligation, personalized demo with one of our utilities experts to start exploring smart grid solutions that can make your grid more secure, resilient, and efficient.