DOE announces $45 million investment for cybersecurity research

The funding goes to 16 projects aimed at developing advanced tools to protect the energy sector.

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Utilities trade association releases baseline cyber standards for distributed renewable energy

The DOE-funded initiative provides voluntary guidance to electric distribution systems and distributed energy resources companies.

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Biden executive order gives Coast Guard added authority over maritime cyber threats

National security officials have been sounding the alarm over a China-linked hacking group that’s been targeting critical infrastructure.

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Report: Manufacturing bears the brunt of industrial ransomware

The ransomware variant LockBit is responsible for 25% of ransomware incidents affecting industrial systems tracked by cybersecurity firm Dragos.

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Volt Typhoon targeted emergency management services, per report

Dragos researchers found that the China-sponsored hacking group has been attacking electric utilities since 2023.

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CISA releases 2024 priorities for the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative

The release comes amid reports that question the effectiveness of the JCDC.

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National cybersecurity plans lack performance measures and estimated costs, GAO says

In response to the watchdog’s report, the Office of the National Cyber Director said that performance measures don’t really exist in the cybersecurity field.

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Water trade groups urge lawmakers to consider cyber training and more funding for their facilities

House subcommittee members make the case that more EPA regulatory efforts surrounding water facilities could “do more harm than good.”

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White House releases report on securing open-source software

End-of-year report highlights work from Open-Source Software Security Initiative and targets going forward.

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