Get ready – G7 working on cybersecurity for energy industry

TLDR:

• The G7 nations will develop a collective cybersecurity framework for the energy sector
• The US Department of Energy released new Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles

The G7 nations, including the US, have agreed to develop a cybersecurity framework for operational technologies in energy systems to enhance security in the global supply chain. This initiative, announced at the G7 Leaders’ Summit, aims to protect critical energy infrastructure from cyber-attacks and disruptions. The US Department of Energy also released a set of Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles to guide energy suppliers and manufacturers in implementing strong cybersecurity practices. These principles focus on secure development, lifecycle management, and proactive vulnerability management in energy automation and industrial control systems.

The G7 agreement builds on US government efforts to strengthen critical supply chains, as outlined in President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. The focus on supply chain security is also a key component of the US National Cybersecurity Strategy. By collaborating with energy suppliers and manufacturers, the G7 aims to advance cybersecurity in the energy sector and promote resilience in the face of evolving threats.