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Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER) (DOE) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. This program enhances the security and resilience of U.S. critical energy infrastructure from all hazards and mitigates the impacts of disruptive events and risks to the sector.
CESER's Risk Management Tools and Technologies (RMT) division is responsible for research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of new tools and technologies that address risks to U.S. energy infrastructure, including from cybersecurity and physical threats.
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Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response | Department of Energy Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response Get the latest information from CESER in your inbox. The Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) leads the Department's efforts to strengthen the security and resilience of the U.S. energy infrastructure against all threats and hazards.
CESER leads the Department of Energy's statutory role as the Sector Risk Management Agency for the energy sector. Energy is essential. It keeps us connected, powers and fuels our homes and businesses, keeps our hospitals running, enables national defense, and helps us move the goods and services that keep our economy strong.
CESER proactively address threats to American energy security, in all forms, through policy, innovation, research, collaboration, and industry engagement. Cyber threats targeting energy systems continue to increase and evolve; foreign adversaries, nation states, and criminal actors pose a serious threat to U.S. critical energy infrastructure.
CESER mitigates cyber risks to the energy sector through threat-informed research and development, the deployment of innovative tools and technologies, policy, and strategic partnerships that facilitate information sharing to bolster the cybersecurity and resilience of critical energy infrastructure.
National Cybersecurity Strategy Cyber-Informed Engineering Physical threats to energy infrastructure are unique because they take a wide variety of forms. They can be accidental or purposeful incidents, and have a variety of motives. CESER works closely with partners in the intelligence and law enforcement communities, and with industry, to mitigate risks posed by physical attacks on energy infrastructure.
Electromagnetic Pulse Activities Natural hazards and extreme weather are impacting communities and destroying critical infrastructure more frequently and with greater intensity. CESER works to mitigate the risks posed to the energy sector by events such as wildfires and hurricanes, as well as from space weather such as solar flares and other geomagnetic disturbances.
Geomagnetic Disturbance Activities When an energy emergency occurs due to a cyber, physical, or natural hazard-related incident, CESER is on point for deploying appropriate staff and resources to restore power or the flow of fuel quickly and safely. CESER is responsible for the implementation of several provisions within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) related to energy security.
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) authority under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act permits the Secretary of Energy to issue emergency orders for electricity generation and transmission during critical situations like war or energy shortages. The DOE exercises this power to ensure grid reliability.
DOE’s Use of Federal Power Act Emergency Authority Unleash American Energy Innovation CESER and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Launch AI Testbed to Strengthen the Energy Sector’s AI Cybersecurity Strengthen Grid Reliability and Security Striking Out the Threat: How the Energy Sector Combats Cyber Attacks Strengthen Grid Reliability and Security CESER Releases New GMD Modeling Software Tool Energy Secretary Continues Progress to Strengthen Energy Reliability in Puerto Rico Trump Administration Keeps Colorado Coal Plant Open to Ensure Affordable, Reliable and Secure Power in Colorado Trump Administration Keeps Indiana Coal Plants Open to Ensure Affordable, Reliable and Secure Power in the Midwest Trump Administration Keeps Coal Plant Open to Ensure Affordable, Reliable and Secure Power in the Northwest Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response Deputy Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response Principal Deputy Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response Deputy Director of Threat Analysis and Incident Response Deputy Director of Infrastructure Hardening and Technology Development Preparedness, Policy, and Risk Analysis Risk Management Tools and Technologies (RMT) Fact Sheets Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response 1000 Independence Avenue, SW This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligibility varies by specific funding opportunity under CESER, often targeting rural and municipal utilities or related associations. Small businesses providing relevant cybersecurity IT solutions to these entities may be indirect beneficiaries or partners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (e.g., FY25: $2,000,000 - $4,000,000, average $2,500,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER) (DOE) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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