NRECA Receives $4M in DOE Funding to Boost Electric Co-op Cybersecurity Preparedness

May 20, 2024 at 04:04PM The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association receives $4 million from the Department of Energy to launch Project Guardian, aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity posture of electric co-ops. The initiative will focus on self-assessment, threat analysis, cultivating cyber champions, and workforce development. Through this, they aim to protect the electric grid … Read more

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

February 27, 2024 at 11:27AM The US Department of Energy has invested $45 million in 16 projects to enhance cybersecurity in the energy sector. The projects aim to develop new tools to reduce cyber risks and fortify energy systems, covering areas like attack prevention, vulnerability detection, and quantum communication. General Electric, EPRI, and several universities … Read more