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2019 CyberForce Competition™ Photo Gallery
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December 9, 2019
Over 600 students from 105 colleges and universities across the nation participated in the Department of Energy's 2019 CyberForce Competition™.
Q&A with 2018 CyberForce Competition™ Winning Team Member Andrew Hughes
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October 9, 2019
In recognition of NCSAM, CESER is highlighting some of its cybersecurity initiatives, including its collegiate cyber-defense competition, CyberForce.
September is National Preparedness Month
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September 17, 2019
Don’t get caught in the storm – this September, be prepared!
Engaging State and Local Communities on Energy Security to Strengthen the Nation — Highlights from 2018
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August 20, 2019
An important part of CESER’s critical energy infrastructure security mission is its engagement with State, Local, Tribal, and Territory partners.
DOE’s Geomagnetic Disturbance Monitoring Approach and Implementation Strategies
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June 19, 2019
The report seeks to define requirements, understand vulnerabilities, increase situational awareness, and provide recommendations.
Preparing for the 2019 Hurricane Season
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June 7, 2019
Hurricane season in the Atlantic has officially begun.
ClearPath VII: Sizing up a Seismic Zone
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June 3, 2019
In early May, CESER conducted its seventh iteration of the ClearPath exercise series.
Assistant Secretary Evans Reflects on Her WVU Commencement Address
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May 30, 2019
Assistant Secretary Evans reflects on her commencement address at West Virginia University
2018 Emergency Response Summary
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January 31, 2019
Whether hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, or volcanic eruption, Department of Energy emergency responders were there.
2018 Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems Peer Review
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January 3, 2019
The 2018 CEDS Peer Review, held November 6-8 in Arlington, Virginia, evaluated ongoing, next-generation developments of the program.
News
University of Maryland, Baltimore County wins 2019 National CyberForce Competition™
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November 18, 2019
Today, DOE announced the team from University of Maryland, Baltimore County as the national winner of its 2019 CyberForce Competition™.
DOE Announces Selections to Advance Energy Sector Cybersecurity
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October 18, 2019
The three projects will provide energy sector users with tools to assess their cybersecurity posture and help secure operational technology assets.
Secretary Perry Briefed on Hurricane Dorian
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August 30, 2019
Secretary Perry was briefed by senior DOE officials about emergency preparedness underway for Hurricane Dorian.
Department of Energy Announces 2019 Technology Commercialization Fund Projects
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June 25, 2019
Projects will strengthen partnerships between National Laboratories and private sector companies to deploy promising technologies to the marketplace.
Department of Energy Announces $8 Million in Funding for Energy System Resilience
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May 9, 2019
The Energy Department announced $8 million for innovative approaches to enhance the reliability and resilience of the nation’s energy infrastructure.
DOE, Israel’s Ministry of Energy, and Israel Innovation Authority Announce Call for Proposals for the U.S.-Israel Energy Center
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April 30, 2019
Center will initially fund up to $16 million for research in the areas of energy-water nexus, fossil energy, energy storage, and cybersecurity.
Department of Energy Announces $20 Million for Artificial Intelligence Research
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April 17, 2019
Research aims at improving A.I. as a tool of grid resiliency and science.
President Trump Signs Executive Order for Resilience Against Electromagnetic Pulses
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March 26, 2019
Executive Order establishes the first ever comprehensive whole-of-government policy to build resilience and protect against electromagnetic pulses.
DOE Announces $70 Million for Cybersecurity Institute for Energy Efficient Manufacturing
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March 26, 2019
Institute will focus on early-stage research for advancing cybersecurity in energy efficient manufacturing.
DOE Announces $100 Million in Small Business Innovation and Technology Funding
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March 6, 2019
Eligible small businesses that have previously received Phase I grants will be able to complete for Phase II grants with a duration of up to 2 years.