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Infrastructure SecurityMay 28, 20268 min read

Ten Years After Metcalf: Why the Grid Is Still Vulnerable

The 2013 Metcalf sniper attack exposed a fundamental gap in critical infrastructure protection. A decade later, most substations still rely on the same passive systems that failed that night. We examine what changed — and what didn't.

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Scott Sereboff
CEO, PRAELIX

Scott brings over 25 years of experience in security systems and critical infrastructure protection. He writes on active defense, grid security, and the future of physical security.

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TechnologyMay 14, 20266 min read

How ORCHESTRATOR Makes Interdiction Decisions in Under 100ms

A look inside the AI engine that powers PRAELIX's real-time threat response — from sensor fusion to activation command in less time than a human blink.

AIORCHESTRATORAutonomous Systems
Scott Sereboff
CEO, PRAELIX
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ComplianceApril 30, 20265 min read

NERC CIP-014: What Utilities Need to Know About Physical Security

NERC's physical security standard for transmission substations sets a baseline — but not an active defense requirement. Here's how PRAELIX helps utilities exceed it.

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Scott Sereboff
CEO, PRAELIX
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Threat IntelligenceApril 15, 20267 min read

The Rising Drone Threat to Electrical Infrastructure

Commercial drones are increasingly being used to surveil and attack substations. We analyze the threat landscape and how BEAM's drone interdiction capability addresses it.

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Scott Sereboff
CEO, PRAELIX
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Sector FocusMarch 28, 20266 min read

Securing Water Treatment: The Sector That Can't Afford a Breach

Water treatment facilities face unique physical security challenges — remote locations, minimal staffing, and catastrophic consequences from a successful attack. Active defense changes the equation.

WaterCritical InfrastructureSector Focus
Scott Sereboff
CEO, PRAELIX
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Business CaseMarch 10, 20265 min read

The ROI of Active Defense: Calculating the Cost of Not Acting

When a substation attack costs $1M+ and takes weeks to repair, the economics of active defense become clear. We break down the numbers.

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Scott Sereboff
CEO, PRAELIX
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ProductFebruary 20, 20264 min read

Deploying BEAM: Site Assessment and Installation Best Practices

A practical guide to BEAM deployment — from initial site assessment through Gyro unit positioning, ORCHESTRATOR integration, and commissioning.

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Scott Sereboff
CEO, PRAELIX
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