University-based research centers focusing on energy sector cybersecurity
Federally funded hubs to work with energy grid owners, operators and vendors on innovative research and training
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Cyberattacks pose active threat to water infrastructure, EPA warns
Agencies call on states to be on high alert; calls threats from Iranian- and Chinese-backed groups ongoing
UT San Antonio joins organization to make AI technology safer
U.S. Artificial Safety Institute Consortium brings government, university and private researchers together to help develop and deploy trustworthy AI systems
Rhode Island creates task force to study state’s use of AI
Executive order also creates a governance program to establish guidelines for implementing AI technology
DOE to invest $45 million to find new ways to fight energy system hackers
Projects will come up with ways to strengthen the power grid, utilities, pipelines and renewable sources against cyberattacks
Texas appoints members to AI advisory council
Seven-member board will study and monitor how the Lone Star State develops, uses and procures AI technology
U.S. investing $20 billion in American-made shipping cranes
Executive order also calls for Coast Guard to help bolster cybersecurity at nation's port's
Funding opportunities for research and development projects open now
White House research priorities for 2025 includes various types of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, energy and transportation technology research
Cyberattacks on state, local governments rising, study shows
Malware, ransomware and other suspicious activities that affected state, local, tribal and territorial government organizations rose in 2022 and 2023
Federal government takes steps to protect supply chain
Actions include partnerships such as the Supply Chain Resilience Center, a new government entity designed to collaborate with the private sector to anticipate and mitigate disruptions
