Itron and Crytica Security have announced a technology collaboration focused on detecting cyber threats and improving operational visibility across utility grid-edge infrastructure.

The collaboration is designed to integrate Crytica’s Rapid Detection, Alert and Isolation technology, RDAi, into Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio.

Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio includes layered device, network, communications and data protection.

Our collaboration with Crytica builds on that foundation by adding rapid, embedded threat detection designed for the next generation of grid-edge applications.”

The collaboration comes as Itron works to support utilities transitioning from traditional advanced metering infrastructure to Grid Edge Intelligence, combining distributed intelligence, connectivity, analytics and security.