"Pentagon, Fearing Cyber Attack, Moves to Find Alternative Comms Network"

As tensions rise between the U.S. and North Korea, the Pentagon is seeking to develop an alterative communications network in hopes of protecting the U.S. power grids from potential cyberattacks.  Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) and BAE Systems are managing this project, which will focus on detecting early signs of imminent attacks, raising awareness of threats, and identifying threats based on specific characteristics. Rapid Attack Detection, Isolation and Characterization Systems (RADICS) is the name of the program being developed to protect all connections dependent on the power grid, especially in regards to networks and operational combat services. This article further discusses relevant technologies that could be implemented into this project, goals of utilizing these technologies, as well as potential impacts an attack could have on the U.S. power grid. 

IJR reports "Pentagon, Fearing Cyber Attack, Moves to Find Alternative Comms Network"