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

January 18, 2024 at 09:12AM The US Department of Energy (DoE) plans to invest $30 million in innovative cybersecurity tools to secure clean energy infrastructure from cyber threats. The funding, part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts, will support projects focused on identifying and mitigating threats to energy infrastructure, including cloud and renewable energy devices. Additional … Read more

Build Cyber Resilience with Distributed Energy Systems

January 11, 2024 at 01:06PM The research by Trend Micro focuses on assessing the security vulnerabilities in Distributed Energy Generation (DEG) systems, particularly in solar devices. The study found significant concerns in communication modules and inverters, including issues with passwords, remote shutdown, firmware updates, and data sovereignty. These vulnerabilities pose risks to energy grid stability … Read more