October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and here at DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), we understand how important it is to ensure cybersecurity is embedded across all U.S. energy infrastructure. For us, cybersecurity is national security. A widespread disruption to the energy sector – which all other critical infrastructure sectors rely on to operate – could impact emergency services, running water, the financial sector, and more.

That’s why CESER is advancing mitigation and resilience measures to protect critical energy infrastructure and the digital supply chain. And now, as our grid’s assets evolve to more distributed energy resources (e.g., wind, solar) and our adversaries' capabilities evolve, the U.S. energy sector is faced with a new set of cyber challenges.

As Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA) for the energy sector, CESER is charged with securing our nation’s energy infrastructure against all risks and hazards, including cyber threats. CESER is uniquely positioned to collect sector-wide industry requirements, collect actionable cyber threat intelligence to sector partners, enhance cyber coordination among government and industry, and provide technical expertise to develop and test cyber mitigation approaches.

To learn more about CESER’s work to build cyber resilience in the U.S. energy sector, visit our cybersecurity page.

#Cybersecurity is a year-round effort and should be organizations’ first considerations – whether they’re developing new technologies or buying new devices and services from other organizations.

At CESER, we understand cybersecurity is a 24/7 job that requires an extreme level of collaboration. So whether we’re working with stakeholders to embed cybersecurity into emerging renewable technologies or conducting regular cyber preparedness exercises across government and industry, we are always considering cyber resilience to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply to millions of  Americans every day.

Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools – To decrease cybersecurity risks and protect yourself online, visit CISA’s Cybersecurity Best Practices page for resources to share in your communities and with your stakeholders.

White House Statement on Cybersecurity Awareness Month – October has served as Cybersecurity Awareness Month since its inception in 2004. Read President Biden’s recent statement emphasizing the importance of curbing growing cyber threats and bolstering the federal government's security posture.

CESER’s Cybersecurity Priorities – This overview lays out CESER’s five cybersecurity priorities and highlights the work we are doing with our government and industry partners to address the evolving cyber risk landscape to the energy sector.

CISA's Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resources – In the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month, CISA shares the latest resources, a new enduring theme, and encourages all of us to take action each day to protect ourselves when online or using connected devices.