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.

12 Million Barrels is Slated for Purchase by August 2023 Continuing the Biden-Harris Administration’s Effort to Replenish Reserve at a Good Deal for American Taxpayers, Maintain the SPR’s Operational Readiness, and Protect the Nation’s Energy Security

The best cybersecurity measures are those that prevent attacks from ever happening.

Purchase of 3.2 Million Barrels at an Average of $20 Less Than Sold, Advancing Efforts to Replenish Reserve at a Good Deal for American Taxpayers as DOE Maintains the SPR’s Operational Readiness and Protects the Nation’s Energy Security

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) has announced funding awards to two congressionally directed university-based projects.

Purchase of 3 Million Barrels and New Solicitation for Purchase of 3 Million Additional Barrels Advances Efforts to Replenish Reserve at a Good Deal for American Taxpayers, Maintain the SPR’s Operational Readiness, and Protect the Nation’s Energy Security
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) released the Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG).

As states face more severe and frequent threats to energy systems, it is important that government officials are prepared to respond to emergencies and coordinate energy restoration.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a seventh selection for the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response’s (CESER) University-Based Scalable Cyber-Physical Solutions Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).

June 1 marks the first day of hurricane season in the U.S., which runs until November 30. Prediction models forecast an active hurricane season in 2023, with around 2-3 hurricanes expected to reach Category 3 status.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and we’re shedding light on the damaging impact of wildfires, how to prevent them, and how to protect yourself this upcoming wildfire season.