US DOE and NIST Partner to Improve Cybersecurity in Energy, Maritime Transportation Industries

On October 5, the Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response reached a $3 million partnership agreement with NIST to “research and develop tools and practices that will strengthen the cybersecurity of the nation’s energy sector and maritime transportation system.” According to CESER, 40 percent of maritime traffic is comprised of energy products, which highlights the importance of addressing cybersecurity risks at seaports and in maritime transportation to safeguard US energy security.