In the wake of high-visibility cybersecurity incidents over the past few years, including SolarWinds, Log4j, and the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, the U.S. government has issued directives and guidance to address cybersecurity across the digital ecosystem and lifecycle. The White House and federal agencies have leaned forward to advance the cybersecurity posture of government and industry alike, while keeping our most critical infrastructure secure, resilient, and operational.
Across multiple administrations, Congress has passed legislation and funding for key cybersecurity programs and capabilities. Industry continues to invest in and advance cybersecurity tools and mitigation measures. These steps signal a maturing collective national cyber defense and underscore the need for continued industry-government collaboration.
A focus on infrastructure security and resilience
In April 2021, the Department of Energy (DOE) launched a public-private initiative to enhance the cybersecurity of electric utilities’ industrial control systems, and the White House has followed up with a series of additional sector-specific programs, including one for the…
