I highly recommend reading this blog posting from Director Puesh Kumar at DOE CESER regarding the National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS).
I very much look forward to rolling out cybersecurity best practices to protect the entire electric grid, by engaging DOE and local officials, SLTT;
"The NCS sets a clear direction for the United States and establishes definitive objectives for cyber threat mitigation and response across sectors, unifying our approach and creating a common understanding of what is required to keep our nation safe from bad actors and ever-changing risks. The Strategy cites several key CESER initiatives, highlighting the importance of the work we are already doing in this space. "
"We also recently announced a joint project with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) to establish a set of cybersecurity baselines that states can consider and adopt for distribution systems and distributed energy resources. This effort will be supported by a public-private advisory committee that NARUC is establishing so that a collaborative approach is taken to identify and define cybersecurity best practices for electric distribution systems and distributed energy resources. This effort, along with many other collaborative projects, will help create a more stable, more predictable business environment for energy innovators over time while having a real impact on the overall cybersecurity of our energy systems."
"The release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy represents a starting point: a launch pad for a digital, interconnected future within the energy sector, and across many other sectors, that is secure, reliable, and resilient. CESER is committed to supporting the long-term implementation of this Strategy in partnership with the private sector, academia, State, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) communities, and our international partners. It will take all of us coming together to raise the bar for cybersecurity across the U.S. energy sector! "
Well said Mister Director. I look forward to doing my part to see your vision become reality. Just like CISA Director Jen Easterly says, and I agree: "Cybersecurity is a team sport".