Karen Evans steps into a leading federal cyber position: executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA

The experienced cyber and IT government hand takes on a role leading the cybersecurity half of the agency.

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Energy Department Invests $15 Million in University Cybersecurity Centers 

The US Department of Energy announces $15 million funding for university-based electric power cybersecurity centers.
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Biden’s budget proposal seeks funding boost for cybersecurity

The president’s budget is unlikely to be passed but offers insights on the administration’s priorities ahead of this fall’s election.

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Energy Department Invests $45 Million in 16 Projects to Improve Cybersecurity

The US government makes a $45 million investment in 16 projects to improve cybersecurity across the energy sector.
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GAO: Federal agencies lack insight on ransomware protections for critical infrastructure

The Government Accountability Office finds that agencies overseeing key critical infrastructure sectors don’t know whether protections against ransomware have been implemented.

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Energy Department to Invest $30 Million in Clean Energy Cybersecurity Solutions

Organizations can earn up to $3 million in federal funding for cyber tools securing the clean energy infrastructure.
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Energy Department has cyber threats to infrastructure in mind with $70 million funding offer

The DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response is seeking proposals for technology that strengthens the resilience of infrastructure from a variety of risks, including cybersecurity, part of an emphasis on taking care of “the operational technology side of the house.”

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Energy Department Offering $70 Million for Security, Resilience Research

US Department of Energy offering up to $70 million in funding for research into technologies that boost the resilience and security of energy sector.
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US Announces $70 Million Cybersecurity Boost for Rural, Municipal Utilities

The US Department of Energy is offering $70 million in funding to improve the cybersecurity of rural and municipal utilities.
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