Securing the Clean Energy Future

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Location: Titian 2303, Level 2, The Venetian

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Learning Level: 101: Applies to those with limited experience of the topic and seeking foundational understanding of the content.

As the electrical system becomes more distributed and relient on lots of different smart technologies, it will be important to ensure that cybersecurity is incorporated into new devices, systems, and infrastructure so “security by design” is a core component of these systems.

What can clean energy companies and asset owners do to support this ? This briefing will include an overview of nation-state cyber capabilities, a historical overview of cybersecurity incidents, specific threats to the clean energy grid of the future, resilience benefits of clean energy generation, storage, and distributed energy resources, as well as federal programs that focus on improving physical and cyber security in the energy sector.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance of incorporating cybersecurity into new devices, systems, and infrastructure in the context of a distributed electrical system. Recognize the need for "security by design" as a core component to mitigate cybersecurity risks and ensure the resilience and reliability of clean energy systems.
Understand the importance of incorporating cybersecurity into new devices, systems, and infrastructure in the context of a distributed electrical system. Recognize the need for "security by design" as a core component to mitigate cybersecurity risks and ensure the resilience and reliability of clean energy systems.
Learn about nation-state cyber capabilities and historical cybersecurity incidents to understand the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. Examine the resilience benefits of clean energy generation, storage, and distributed energy resources in mitigating these threats. Additionally, explore federal programs focused on improving physical and cyber security in the energy sector and identify opportunities for clean energy companies and asset owners to leverage these programs to enhance cybersecurity practices.

Moderator(s)

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Matthew Hartung

Regulatory Compliance Manager
EDP Renewables

Panelist(s)

Bheshaj Krishnappa (he/him/his)

Director of Cybersecurity Policy and Reliability
SEIA
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Eric Valleton

Chief Technology Officer
SOLV Energy
Bend, Oregon, United States
Mara Winn (she/her/hers)

Deputy Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Risk Analysis
Department of Energy
Washington, District of Columbia, United States