Wrap: Utility companies gave a presentation to each other and utility regulators on ways to protect the electric grid and other utilities from hackers.

Public Service Commissioner Terry Jarrett says the problem of hacking into American business has escalated from the lone hacker sitting in a basement to criminal organizations and even other countries.

Jarrett says there is a security concern that hackers would be able to shut down utilities force Air Force and Army bases.

Reporting from the Capitol, I'm Brendan Cullerton.

Wrap: Public Safety Commissioner Terry Jarret says outside threats to state infrastructure have become increasingly sophisticated, and recent hacking efforts by Chinese and Iranians on American businesses show a need for cyber safety to keep up.

Jarett says hackers with access to state utilities would pose a threat to national security.

Jarret says no foreign entity or criminal organization has successfully hacked into Missouri utility companies yet, but there is still more that can be done to improve safety.

Reporting from the Capitol, I'm Brendan Cullerton.

Wrap: National Utility Regulation chair Terry Jarrett says Missouri is currently attempting cyber defense improvements similar to the federal government after hacking efforts by the Chinese and Iranians on American Businesses.

Jarrett says cyber security everywhere needs to catch up to hackers.

Jarrett says the utility companies are currently spending ample amounts on the cyber safety of critical infrastructure, and that nobody has successfully hacked the electric grid yet, but there is still plenty to improve on.

Reporting from the Capitol, I'm Brendan Cullerton.