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.  

October 17, 2023

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DOE Cybersecurity Training for the Utility Workforce

DOE Cybersecurity Training for the Utility Workforce: Strengthening the Security Posture of Electric Utilities

September 12, 2023

DOE Announces $39 Million in Research Funding to Enhance Cybersecurity of Clean Distributed Energy Resources

Nine National Laboratory-Led Projects Will Advance Research, Development, and Demonstrations for New Cyber Tools and Technologies for Clean Distributed Energy Resources.

September 6, 2023

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DOE Releases Resources to Advance Cybersecurity by Design for the U.S. Energy Sector

Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) released two resources to support the implementation of several strategic recommendations.

September 5, 2023

DOE’s OT Defender Fellowship Opens Applications for 2024 Cohort

Initiative Strengthens Cybersecurity of Energy Sector Through Public-Private Partnerships

August 31, 2023

DOE Invests $39 Million to Support a 21st Century Electric Grid

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $39 million for projects across DOE's National Laboratories to help modernize the electricity grid.

August 30, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Launches Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Prize Competition

DOE Announces Nearly $9 Million Prize Competition to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Rural America.

August 28, 2023

How it Works: CESER’s New Energy Security and Resilience Learning Series

Energy is essential to our daily lives and economy, but how does fuel move through pipelines and how is the demand for electric power met?

August 15, 2023

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Thinking Like the Adversary Helps Secure Our Critical Infrastructure

When critical functions like energy transmission and delivery are too important for the safety and security of our nation to fail, these systems take every precaution to defensively prevent cyberattacks from happening.

July 27, 2023

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Confidence, Adaptability, and Energy: Interns Gain Valuable Career Experience and Skills within CESER

CESER’s Risk Management Tools & Technologies (RMT) division had the pleasure of hosting two interns this summer.

July 18, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Effort to Advance Cyber Labeling and Security Transparency for Energy Products and Systems

New Research Effort Enhances Transparency, Will Make It Easier for Consumers and Users of Technology to Evaluate Security and Make Informed Purchases