Read pages 1-7 of the attached DOE Multiyear Plan For Energy Sector Cybersecurity
substantially summarizes the Cybersecurity threats to the energy sector of the United States along with the Department of Energy strategy to combat the threats.
Be sure to cover the following topics:
Topic 1) What are the Cybersecurity threats to the Energy Sector of the United States? – Summarize the current situation. Why is the energy sector now vulnerable to Cybersecurity attacks? Who are behind the attacks? What are the goals of the attacks?
Topic 2) What is the Department of Energy (DOE) plan to combat these threats? What is the strategy? What are the priorities? What are the goals? What is the vision?
Topic 3) Conclusion – What is your opinion of the electrical grid Cybersecurity threats and DOE’s response? Is the threat real or overblown? Should people be concerned? What do you think about DOE’s response to the threat? Are they doing enough? Do you feel that the response is sufficient?