Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER)

Agility is key to responding to cybersecurity threats to the U.S. #EnergySector; however, to navigate digital communication networks adeptly, the sector must first understand them at a deeper level. The Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator (CECA) program, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) and utilities, aims to decrease #cybersecurity risk in the electric sector by expediting the deployment of emerging operational technology security technologies. A newly released summary report details CECA’s evaluation of Asimily’s risk management platform. NREL tested Asimily’s platform, which raises visibility of connected devices by bolstering capabilities in device inventories, device vulnerability mitigation, risk modeling, threat detection, and incident response. Read more about CECA’s evaluation of the Asimily platform ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gD9hCd7V.

Congratulations to our colleagues from the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity (RMUC) program on receiving investment from The Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI)! We're so proud of the work you're doing and cannot wait to see what's next!

After a successful first cohort, the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator (CECA) program held a second round addressing the complexity of industrial control systems (ICS) and risks arising from incomplete system visibility. Get more info on their summary report detailing the evaluation of Asimily’s risk management platform, tested by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). https://lnkd.in/eQ3Zeia4 Learn more about the first cohort’s work in their summary report: https://lnkd.in/eu2za5z4

The electric mobility ecosystem just got more connected—Universal Plug & Charge is on the way. 🔌 🔋 Read the full news from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and SAE Industry Technologies Consortia on how the new framework will function, plus benefits for drivers. 🚗 https://lnkd.in/gsu5yZQG

⏳ Time is running out! ⏳ The deadline for DOE National Labs, plants, and sites to submit concept papers for the FY25 TCF Base Core Laboratory Infrastructure for Market Readiness (CLIMR) Lab Call is THIS THURSDAY, December 12, at 3pm EST. There is an estimated $36M in funding available to help commercialize innovative clean energy technologies from DOE, bridging the gap between research and market-ready solutions. Don’t miss your chance to participate! Submit your concept paper: bit.ly/4g4bMUT

Creating a future resistant to cyber threats takes a blend of skilled engineers and grounded research. 💡 In our latest blog, learn how we're developing the next generation of Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) experts, focused on integrating robust controls into our energy infrastructure. ⚡ https://lnkd.in/e_ciC5Fk

The latest from CESER is here! 📰 Check out our monthly newsletter and learn more about our November happenings. 🍂

🔒 Help safeguard our nation’s infrastructure from cyber attacks! 🔒  The Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity (RMUC) Program is seeking Federal government employees who are passionate about cybersecurity to review submissions for the ACT 1 Prize.  Volunteers will evaluate and score utility project proposals to help select winners for the ACT 1 Prize’s Planning Phase. The deadline to signup is Dec. 5, 2024. 📅  Email the Advanced Cybersecurity Technology (ACT) Prize lead at [email protected] if you’d like to volunteer.

On behalf of the entire CESER family, we wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

Congratulations to CESER’s own Doug MacIntyre, Deputy Director, Office of Petroleum Reserves on receiving a Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award for 2024! The Presidential Rank Awards are our Nation’s highest civil service awards and are annually bestowed upon a select group of career members of the Senior Executive Service and Senior Professionals. Please join us in congratulating Doug on this tremendous achievement!