Dept of Energy's Latest Efforts to Address Cybersecurity

Speaking at the inaugural GridWise Global Forum, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the investment of more than $30 million for ten projects that will address cybersecurity issues facing the nation's electric grid.

Together, these projects represent a significant investment in addressing cybersecurity issues in the nation's electric infrastructure. The announcement supports the Administration's goal of building a 21st Century clean energy economy supported by a secure, reliable, electricity system delivering power to American homes and businesses. "These awards help us make a significant leap forward to strengthen the security and reliability of the nation's electric grid, in a climate of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks," said Secretary Chu. "The development of technologies that can provide defense-in-depth cybersecurity solutions, and increased insight from private-public collaborations, will allow us to better protect the nation's energy delivery systems that keep our lights on and the power flowing." The selections address cyber security concerns from two approaches: 1) research and development on innovative cybersecurity solutions and 2) the establishment of the National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization.