GAO warns on cyber risks to power grid
The country's electrical systems are increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks, according to government auditors, and there is uncertainty about the extent to which a localized attack might cascade through power distribution systems.
Agency STEM workforces in decline, report finds
A new committee report details the dramatic decline in the STEM workforces of federal science agencies. Lawmakers talked ideas to rebuild the workforce at a hearing on Wednesday.
FERC proposes incentives for electric companies to improve cybersecurity
The new rule, proposed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, would subsidize electric companies that upgrade their cybersecurity infrastructure beyond the minimum requirements.
Senate panel approves Granholm nomination to lead DOE
Jennifer Granholm, the former governor of Michigan, is poised to become energy secretary as the agency continues to grapple with the fallout of the SolarWinds Orion hack.
How COVID-19 accelerated IT modernization
As previous IT investments proved their worth in 2020, the pandemic is prompting agencies to accelerate their modernization efforts
Energy Dept. looks for AI impact
Two recently-announced artificial intelligence collaborations show how the technology can affect real world problems, according to the head of the Energy Department's AI office.
Lawmakers seek red team testing of vulnerable grid networks
Senators want to craft authorities for federal agencies and private power infrastructure providers to allow more cybersecurity testing of energy grid network security.
Feds to oversee grid supply chain effort
The Department of Energy's cybersecurity agency is set to begin the process of prequalifying vendors of bulk power equipment for the U.S. electric grid.
'Rip and replace' strategy for U.S. bulk power systems
Department of Energy officials say they plan to use a recent executive order to tear out foreign-made parts and components if they believe they pose a national security or economic risk.
IRS outlines expanded flexible work schedule
The IRS, which is operating under an evacuation order that mandates telework for all eligible employees, released new guidance outlining its flexible work schedule policy.
WH budget shifts R&D focus to quantum, AI
The president's proposed budget seeks to double current U.S. investments in AI and quantum computing, but the administration has also been criticized for seeking drastic cuts in other research areas.
Evans out at Energy Department
The Department of Energy is replacing Karen Evans at DOE's Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response office with a cyber official from NSA.
Budget request emphasizes cyber, network security efforts
The document provides a peek at how the administration would prioritize cybersecurity spending across DHS, Energy, Treasury and other departments.
Three agencies team on cyber defense of energy infrastructure
Three agencies with stakes in protecting critical energy infrastructure renew their efforts to develop cyber threat protections.
Senate panel passes grid security bills
Senate energy committee advanced two bills to bolster protections for cross-cutting vulnerabilities in energy critical infrastructure.
Nuclear weapons security agency moving apps to cloud
The National Nuclear Security Administration tells Congress it has more ideas for hybrid cloud platforms on its secure enterprise network.
Regulators pressed on Chinese gear in energy supply chain
A House panel grilled energy regulators about the presence of Huawei and ZTE gear in power providers' operations.
House focuses on cybersecurity R&D in energy spending bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved a series of cybersecurity-related research and development initiatives that are designed to tighten up protection to the electric grid and other energy systems.
GAO: cloud saved agencies $300 million, but data is incomplete
Agencies are investing more in cloud and saving hundreds of millions of dollars as a result — but cloud investments still only represent a fraction of government IT purchases, and data on their cost and savings is far from complete.
Perry promises continued support for supercomputing
Budget cuts and the proposed elimination of ARPA-E do not alter the administration's commitment to advanced computing, Energy Secretary Perry told a congressional panel.
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