Avangrid Hosts Fall Threat & Intelligence Symposium Focused on Protecting Energy Sector

September 16, 2025 at 09:00 AM EDT

Event brings together national security leaders, intelligence experts and technology innovators to address evolving threats

Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group hosted it’s Fall Threat & Intelligence Symposium titled “Using Technology to Protect the Energy Sector” in Boston, Massachusetts. The one-day event convened nearly 150 top experts from federal agencies, intelligence centers, and the private sector to advance cybersecurity, intelligence sharing, and innovative technologies in safeguarding critical grid infrastructure.

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Pictured: Brian Harrell, Avangrid’s Chief Security Officer and Sonya T. Proctor, Assistant Administrator for Surface Operations, Transportation Security Administration

“We recognize that securing our energy infrastructure is a national imperative,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “Our Fall Threat & Intelligence Symposium reflects Avangrid’s deep commitment to collaborating and innovating with leaders across the intelligence and energy communities. Avangrid is advancing smart technologies and key partnerships to safeguard the grid and ensure an independent, reliable and resilient energy future for homes and businesses across the country.”

The symposium opened with keynote remarks from Sonya T. Proctor, Assistant Administrator for Surface Operations, Transportation Security Administration and Jose Miguel Gordillo Loque, Global Chief Security Officer, Iberdrola S.A.

Throughout the day, attendees engaged in sessions discussing the state of utility sector threats, mitigation strategies through partnerships, and the evolving role of AI in enhancing threat intelligence.

Featured speakers included representatives from Avangrid, Iberdrola S.A., the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Electricity Information Sharing & Analysis Center (E-ISAC), the Energy Threat Analysis Center, the Connecticut Intelligence Center, the NE Utility Cybersecurity Integration Collaborative, Northeastern University, Kaseware, and PostHire.

“Today’s gathering of government and utility security professionals demonstrates Avangrid’s commitment to reducing risk, protecting critical infrastructure, and working with our national security partners,” said Brian Harrell, Avangrid’s Chief Security Officer. “As Cyber threats keep increasing in sophistication, Avangrid will continue to invest in protecting our customers, assets, and information.”

Avangrid is committing to investing in advanced technologies and strategic partnerships to enhance grid security, modernize infrastructure, and support the nation’s energy independence.

With more than 10.5 gigawatts (GW) of generation capacity, Avangrid continues to expand its energy portfolio investing heavily in U.S. energy infrastructure. In 2025, the company announced plans to invest an additional $20 billion in grid modernization by 2030 to meet surging demand and enhance system resilience, reinforcing its role as a leader in America’s energy transformation.

About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $48 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates 80 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit http://www.avangrid.com.