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US Invests $45M in Energy Cybersecurity

February 28, 2024
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The US Department of Energy has unveiled a significant investment of $45 million across 16 projects dedicated to bolstering cybersecurity within the energy sector. Led by the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), these initiatives aim to develop cutting-edge tools to mitigate cyber risks and enhance the resilience of critical energy infrastructure, such as the power grid, utilities, and pipelines. The investment underscores the government’s proactive approach to addressing emerging threats and safeguarding vital energy systems from cyberattacks.

These projects span a range of key areas, including attack prevention, vulnerability detection, and advanced cybersecurity software, with a focus on integrating innovative solutions into existing infrastructure. Notable initiatives include General Electric’s development of a compact compute platform for natural gas compressor stations and GE Research’s efforts to enhance communication security across energy transmission networks using quantum technology. Additionally, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is set to tackle various cybersecurity challenges, from control system resilience to the integration of zero-trust architecture and AI-driven vulnerability detection.

Several academic institutions, such as Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Iowa State University, and Texas A&M University-Kingsville, are also poised to contribute to the advancement of cybersecurity in the energy sector. Their projects range from building cyber-physical security frameworks to implementing zero-trust authentication mechanisms and addressing vulnerabilities in existing standards. Furthermore, New York University, GE Packaged Power, and Stony Brook University are spearheading initiatives focused on developing integrated digital twin systems, attack detection technology, and encryption methods to fortify data security and network resilience.

Reference:
  • Selected Projects for the Cyber Research, Development, and Demonstration Funding Opportunity
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