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    NRECA will receive $5 million from the Department of Energy to expand two key programs to bolster electric co-ops’ cybersecurity.
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    Grid Security

    Holistic Security In The Age Of Digitalization

    April 8, 2024
    Create a holistic and coordinated approach to security by proactively preparing for both physical and cyber threats.
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    DOE Funding Advanced Cybersecurity Tools to Protect Energy Infrastructure

    Jan. 18, 2024
    The $30 million funding for cyber tools is in support of CESER’s work to develop new technology to protect clean energy infrastructure from cyber threats.
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    Grid Security

    DOE Announces $70 Million Research Funding for Cyber and Physical Threats

    Jan. 9, 2024
    This new competitive funding opportunity will be available to public and private sector stakeholders, universities, and DOE’s National Laboratories and will help advance next-...
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    Terrorists and Fools Threaten Energy Infrastructure

    Feb. 21, 2023
    Protecting infrastructure from extreme weather events is difficult. Protecting it from both cyber and physical threats is just as hard, possibly more unpredictable, and infuriating...
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    Grid Security

    Better Include Physical Security With Cybersecurity

    Jan. 5, 2023
    After the North Carolina attack, it’s going to be more difficult to adequately define criticality.
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    Grid Security

    DOE Announces National Security Memo on Grid Resilience

    May 6, 2024
    DOE will lead policy, preparedness, risk analysis, technical assistance, research and development, operational collaboration, and emergency response activities for the U.S. energy...
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    Grid Security

    DOE Awards $2.5 Million to Create New Cybersecurity Center To Protect Grids Integrated With Renewables, Microgrids

    May 3, 2024
    The DOE also awarded $15 million to establish six university-based centers to address a region’s unique cybersecurity and workforce training needs.
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    National Assembly Of South Africa Passes Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

    March 20, 2024
    The bill is meant to 'radically transform the structure of the electricity sector and have a positive impact on future generations.'
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    Grid Security

    Adopting AI Is Just The Beginning For Utility Companies

    March 15, 2024
    As utility leaders begin to execute their 2024 digital strategies, now is the time to be crystal clear about the roles, responsibilities, and risks associated with digitizing ...