DOE releases cybersecurity best practices for the energy industry
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has partnered with Idaho National Laboratory to release best practices for cybersecurity throughout the supply chain that supports energy infrastructure. Titled Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles, the document is designed to help manufacturers and others in the energy industry create a framework to strengthen key technologies that help manage and operate energy systems.
The principles are being praised by GE Vernova, Schneider Electric, Hitachi Energy, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Siemens Energy, Honeywell, and others.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk said, “As we build our clean energy future, it is critical that we incorporate strong cybersecurity protections. Together with our G7 allies, we’re helping ensure energy infrastructure worldwide is more reliable and resilient against tomorrow’s threats and challenges.”
Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies Anne Neuberger added, "The U.S. energy sector is a target for cyber criminals and for foreign adversaries, alike. The Biden-Harris Administration is prioritizing the security and resilience of our critical energy infrastructure with this global initiative, emphasizing the importance of aligning individual supply chain security efforts for operational technology used in the energy sector.”
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