EXELON CEO: DAILY VIGILANCE NEEDED AGAINST GRID ATTACKS
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Exelon CEO Calvin Butler emphasized that the energy company must maintain constant defenses against cybersecurity threats targeting its grid infrastructure. Butler made the remarks at the Edison Electric Institute 2026 Conference in Las Vegas.
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