Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response

In an early Congressional hearing after the first Assistant Secretary for CESER was confirmed, the challenge faced by the office was outlined as such: "Our Nation's energy infrastructure has become a primary target for hostile cyber actors, both state-sponsored and private groups.

Cyber incidents have the potential to interrupt energy services, damage highly specialized equipment, and threaten human health and safety.

Building on a history of innovation, CESER collaborates with industry partners and DOE National Laboratories to advance research and develop cutting-edge technologies.

By aligning resources and expertise, the office supports rapid recovery and mitigates the impact of energy interruptions, helping to safeguard the nation's critical infrastructure.

[6] CESER hosts the annual CyberForce Competition where students compete in an Industrial Control Systems- or Operational Technology-focused cyber defense exercise.

[8] CyTRICS has exceeded its government goals[9] and has expanded its partner base to include GE Power, Hitachi Energy, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and Westinghouse.