The Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) news section features current news, accomplishments, research initiatives, funding opportunities and more from around the energy sector.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) jointly signed a MOU

Over 600 students from 105 colleges and universities across the nation participated in the Department of Energy's 2019 CyberForce Competition™.

Today, DOE announced the team from University of Maryland, Baltimore County as the national winner of its 2019 CyberForce Competition™.

The Office of Fossil Energy announced on October 16, 2019, that EMPCo has been awarded the new lease of the Strategic Pipeline.

The three projects will provide energy sector users with tools to assess their cybersecurity posture and help secure operational technology assets.

In recognition of NCSAM, CESER is highlighting some of its cybersecurity initiatives, including its collegiate cyber-defense competition, CyberForce.

Don’t get caught in the storm – this September, be prepared!
DOE announces the contract awards for the Congressionally-mandated sale of crude oil from the SPR.
Secretary Perry was briefed by senior DOE officials about emergency preparedness underway for Hurricane Dorian.

The awards, totaling $30 million, will fund National Laboratory and partner cybersecurity research, development, integration, and demonstrations.