Bottom line: The US Department of Energy is seeking industry input on securing bulk-power systems from foreign equipment, supply chain, and cybersecurity risks.
What's happening: The US Department of Energy has initiated a public forum to solicit input from industry stakeholders, including electric utilities, on measures to mitigate the risks associated with foreign-made equipment and supply chain vulnerabilities in bulk-power systems. The forum will focus on potential solutions to address these risks, including implementing secure coding practices, conducting regular security audits, and developing incident response plans. The public forum will begin on 02/27/2024.
What to do: Security leaders should review the proposed measures and provide feedback to the DOE by 03/13/2024, with a focus on assessing the effectiveness of potential solutions and identifying areas for improvement. They should also consider conducting their own security assessments and developing incident response plans to mitigate the identified risks.