The U.S. Department of Energy is set to release its first-ever cybersecurity strategic plan to reinforce the defenses of the country's power grid amid escalating cyber threats, according to The Record, a news site by cybersecurity firm Recorded Future.Apart from bolstering collaborations with the private sector, such a plan which complements the recently unveiled national cyber strategy will also ...
The Department of Energy’s initiative represents a pragmatic, albeit reactive, response to a growing threat landscape. The strategic plan’s focus on AI investment – specifically targeting AI-powered intrusions – suggests a recognition of the evolving sophistication of cyberattacks. However, the reliance on collaboration with the private sector raises questions about the degree of control and oversight the Department can exert. The language surrounding "hardening" and “actionable information” hin...