Power Resiliency & Secure Baselines (sec +)

Power resiliency

ability of systems and infrastructure to maintain operation during power fluctuations, outages, or failures, often using uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, or redundant power sources

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

device that provides temporary backup power to systems during a power outage, often allowing enough time to safely shut down equipment or switch to a secondary power source

Blackouts

no power

Brownouts

a drop in voltage

Surges

excessive drop in voltage

Standby UPS

switches to battery only when power fails

Line-Interactive UPS

battery + voltage regulation; handles minor fluctuations without switching

Online / Double-Conversion UPS

always-on UPS providing clean, continuous power with no switchover delay

Generator

device that provides electrical power when the main power source fails, often used as a backup for critical systems or facilities during extended outages

Security Baselines

set of minimum security standards and configurations for systems, applications, or devices that ensure consistent protection and compliance across an organization