Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems

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Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems
Type Program
Sponsor Organization Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
Top Organization N/A
Creation Legislation N/A
Website Website
Purpose To enhance the cybersecurity of energy delivery systems by developing and deploying advanced technologies, tools, and techniques to reduce cyber risks, ensuring the reliability and resilience of the nation's energy infrastructure. It aims to protect against, detect, and respond to cyber threats.[1]
Program Start
Initial Funding
Duration Indefinite
Historic Yes


Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of energy delivery systems by developing and deploying advanced technologies, tools, and techniques to reduce cyber risks. Its primary goal is to ensure the reliability and resilience of the nation's energy infrastructure against cyber threats, protecting against, detecting, and responding to potential cyber incidents.[2]

Official Site

Goals

  • Develop and transition cybersecurity solutions for energy delivery systems.[3]
  • Enhance the ability to detect, prevent, and mitigate cyber incidents.
  • Foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to advance cybersecurity practices.

Organization

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

Partners

  • No specific partnerships are listed, but CEDS works closely with national labs, industry, and academia.

History

The Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems program has been a key component of DOE's efforts to secure the energy sector since its formal inception, although exact start dates are not specified. It has evolved from addressing basic cybersecurity needs to tackling advanced threats, integrating with broader national cybersecurity strategies like the National Cybersecurity Strategy.

Key historical developments include the program's role in the development of the Cybersecurity Risk Information Sharing Program (CRISP) and other significant R&D initiatives focused on cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) environments. Continuous updates and expansions reflect the growing complexity of cyber threats to energy systems.

Funding

While specific initial funding figures are not publicly detailed, CEDS is funded through the DOE's budget for cybersecurity and energy security programs. Funding supports various research, development, and demonstration projects, with a focus on transition to industry use. The program's funding is ongoing, reflecting the perpetual need for cybersecurity advancements in the energy sector.

Implementation

CEDS implements its mission through:

  • Research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of cybersecurity technologies for energy systems.
  • Collaboration with energy sector stakeholders to share information and best practices.
  • Development of standards, guidelines, and tools for cybersecurity in energy delivery.

The program does not have a defined end date as it addresses an ongoing need for cybersecurity in energy infrastructure.

Related

External links

Social media

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

References

  1. ↑ "Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems". https://www.energy.gov/ceser/cybersecurity-energy-delivery-systems. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
  2. ↑ "Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems". https://www.energy.gov/ceser/cybersecurity-energy-delivery-systems. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
  3. ↑ "Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems". https://www.energy.gov/ceser/cybersecurity-energy-delivery-systems. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
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