$70 million funding offer fights cyber threats to infrastructure, Energy Department

January 6, 2024
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The Department of Energy is offering $70 million in funding for research and development projects aimed at protecting delivery infrastructure from cyber threats and other physical hazards. The funding opportunity, called All-Hazards Energy Resilience, will be managed by the DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response. The agency is particularly interested in proposals that explore the development of a zero-trust architecture in electrical or oil and gas environments. The DOE acknowledges the risk of cyber attacks on energy systems, and aims to find solutions that can protect critical energy infrastructure. With awards of up to $5 million available, the agency is seeking proposals from universities, tribal nations, companies, and others. The research awards will focus on strengthening the resilience of infrastructure and defending against persistent threats.

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