Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response

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Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
Type: Executive Departments (Sub-organization)
Parent organization: Department of Energy
Employees:
Executive: Assistant Secretary for CESER
Budget:
Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA
Website: https://www.energy.gov/ceser/office-cybersecurity-energy-security-and-emergency-response
Creation Legislation:
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Mission
CESER's mission is to secure the U.S. energy infrastructure against all hazards, including cyber, physical, and natural threats, ensuring the reliability and resilience of the energy sector. It focuses on developing policies, technologies, and response strategies to protect energy systems and support rapid recovery from disruptions.
Services

Cybersecurity; Energy Infrastructure Security; Emergency Preparedness; Response and Recovery

Regulations

Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) was established within the U.S. Department of Energy to lead the national effort to manage risks to the energy infrastructure, focusing on cybersecurity, physical security, and emergency response. It aims to protect the nation's energy assets from threats, enhance energy security, and ensure rapid recovery from any energy-related crises.

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Mission

The mission of CESER is to safeguard the nation's critical energy infrastructure by advancing cybersecurity, enhancing physical security, and improving emergency response capabilities. CESER works to mitigate risks from cyber attacks, physical disruptions, and natural disasters, ensuring the energy sector's resilience and ability to recover swiftly from incidents[1].

Parent organization

CESER is part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), contributing to its overarching goals of energy security and resilience[2].

Legislation

CESER was established through an organizational change within DOE, not by specific legislation, but it operates under the department's mandate from the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977.

Partners

  • Energy companies and utilities for implementing security measures.
  • Federal agencies like DHS for coordinated security efforts.
  • State and local governments for regional emergency planning.

Number of employees

The exact number of employees in CESER isn't specified, but it includes cybersecurity experts, emergency planners, and technical staff.

Organization structure

The structure of CESER includes:

Leader

Led by the Assistant Secretary for CESER.

Divisions

  • Cybersecurity for defending digital energy assets.
  • Energy Infrastructure Security for physical security enhancements.
  • Emergency Response and Recovery for crisis management and resilience.

List of programs

  • Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) to protect energy networks.
  • Energy Resilience for improving infrastructure robustness.
  • Emergency Support Function #12 for federal disaster response coordination.

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget details for CESER are not publicly detailed, as they are part of the DOE's broader budget.

Staff

CESER's staff includes cybersecurity analysts, engineers, emergency response coordinators, but exact numbers are not documented.

Funding

Funding for CESER comes from DOE's budget, allocated to bolster energy security and emergency preparedness.

Services provided

CESER provides services such as threat analysis, cybersecurity technology development, policy guidance for energy infrastructure protection, emergency response coordination, and support for recovery operations following disruptions[3].

Regulations overseen

While CESER does not directly oversee regulations, it influences policy and standards related to energy security, including cybersecurity practices and emergency response protocols.

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA

History

CESER was created in response to increasing cybersecurity threats and the need for a more focused approach to energy security within DOE. Since its establishment, CESER has been instrumental in leading the department's efforts to protect the grid, promote secure energy technologies, and manage responses to energy-related emergencies[4].

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Mission". Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. https://www.energy.gov/ceser/mission. 
  2. ↑ "U.S. Department of Energy". DOE. https://www.energy.gov/. 
  3. ↑ "What We Do". Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. https://www.energy.gov/ceser/what-we-do. 
  4. ↑ "History". Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. https://www.energy.gov/ceser/history. 
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