Cybersecurity Risk Information Sharing Program

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{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|ProgramName=Cybersecurity Risk Information Sharing Program |ProgramType=Program |OrgSponsor=Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response |TopOrganization=Department of Energy |Purpose=To enhance the cybersecurity resilience of the energy sector by facilitating the sharing of actionable threat information between government and industry partners, focusing on real-time threat indicators and mitigation strategies. It aims to improve collective defense against cyber threats.Expansion depth limit exceeded |Website=https://www.energy.gov/ceser/cybersecurity-risk-information-sharing-program-crisp |ProgramStart=2014 |Duration=Indefinite |Historic=Yes }} Cybersecurity Risk Information Sharing Program (CRISP) is designed to enhance the cybersecurity resilience of the energy sector by facilitating the sharing of actionable threat information between government and industry partners. It focuses on real-time threat indicators and mitigation strategies, aiming to improve collective defense against cyber threats across the energy infrastructure.Expansion depth limit exceeded

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Goals

  • Enable real-time sharing of cyber threat indicators and defensive measures.Expansion depth limit exceeded
  • Foster a collaborative environment for cybersecurity defense within the energy sector.
  • Enhance situational awareness to preemptively mitigate cyber risks.

Organization

CRISP is managed by the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) within the U.S. Department of Energy. The leadership position for this program is held by the Director of CESER.

Partners

  • No specific partnerships are listed, but CRISP engages with a broad range of energy sector stakeholders.

History

CRISP was established in 2014 by the DOE to address the growing cyber threats to the energy sector. It was developed in partnership with the Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC) to leverage both government and industry capabilities for cybersecurity. Over time, CRISP has expanded its scope to include operational technology (OT) alongside IT, with pilots aimed at monitoring threats to SCADA and industrial control systems. Key historical steps include the integration of DOE intelligence capabilities and the deployment of advanced sensor technologies for threat detection.

Funding

Specific details on initial funding are not publicly specified, but CRISP is funded through the DOE's budget for cybersecurity initiatives. It operates as part of a broader strategy to secure critical energy infrastructure, with ongoing support reflecting the continuous need for cyber threat information sharing.

Implementation

CRISP implements its objectives through:

  • Deployment of sensors and analytics for real-time threat detection.
  • Monthly webinars, technical exchanges, and forums for sharing cyber threat intelligence.
  • Development and dissemination of analytical products like bulletins and reports.

The program does not have a defined end date, operating indefinitely to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Related

External links

Social media

  • No specific social media accounts for CRISP; follow the Department of Energy for updates.

References

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