The original power grid was designed for one-way power flow from centralized generation to nearby locations. Today’s complex power grid flows in multiple directions, and the heightened connectivity of modern energy systems can introduce unavoidable cybersecurity risks. Despite encryption and sophisticated security controls, these communication channels may create opportunities for cybercriminals to strike. The more connected our society becomes, the more vulnerable we become — which makes cybercrime one of the fastest-rising threats to grid stability worldwide. As critical infrastructure increasingly depends on advanced control systems, the expertise to design, implement and help secure these systems becomes not just valuable but essential. The ability to deliver both optimization and resilience through sophisticated controls represents the new standard for energy system integration in our connected world.