Reliable, Resilient,
and Secure.
INL’s Center for Securing Digital Energy Technology is funded by several programs within the U.S. Department of Energy, including the Grid Deployment Office and by the DOE Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. Our work is also supported through partnerships with other federal agencies, states, local governments, international governments, and the private sector.
The widespread adoption of digital energy technologies—from smart meters and grid-edge devices to AI-powered control systems and cloud-based platforms—coupled with a global supply chain, could lead to security risks. Proactive security and engineering practices, combined with enhanced system integrity, are critical for maintaining a reliable energy supply. The goal is to enable a U.S. energy infrastructure that not only survives major events but thrives, ensuring a secure and dependable energy future.
GDO’s Reliability, Risk, and Assurance Programs (R2AP) will guide the Center for Securing Digital Energy Technology’s efforts to achieve these goals. The programs’ data-driven approach prioritizes investments in grid modernization, emphasizing projects with a multiplier effect to encourage widespread adoption of improved practices. This approach embraces stakeholder collaboration to implement advanced, scalable solutions—rejecting outdated approaches—to create a long-term, durable, and secure energy infrastructure.
Idaho National Laboratory, the Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office, and other national laboratories are collaborating to ensure the U.S. Energy Infrastructure is reliable, resilient and secure.
This involves strategically leveraging digital technologies to modernize the grid, enhance its resilience against all hazards and disruptions, and fortify national energy security across a diverse energy portfolio.
Bringing Relevant Outcomes and Resources Directly to Industry
The Center for Securing the Digital Energy Technology offers impactful research and development, and rapid deployment of products to industry with technical assistance and rapid response. Virtual and in-person training will enable participants to learn and qualify in realistic scenarios. Using a mix of private and public funds, the center is building a collaborative environment to encourage continuous improvement and dissemination of knowledge for a secure and resilient energy future.
Fact Sheets
Technical Assistance
Design and Development Tools
Integrated Testing and Exercises
Training
events & conferences
GRIDSECCON
January 20-23, 2025 – San Diego, CA
S4x25
February 10-12, 2025 – Tampa, FL
DISTRIBUTECH
March 24-27, 2025 – Dallas, TX
Publications
Mission
The Center for Securing Digital Energy Tech provides building blocks and resources to enable the secure, resilient digital transformation of energy. The Center collaborates with both traditional and nontraditional energy and security asset owners, vendors, developers, aggregators, original equipment manufacturers, and operators. This public-private alliance across a diverse range of energy stakeholders is committed to innovating and deploying new solutions to current and emerging challenges of energy transition.
Vision
The CSDET will improve the national cybersecurity posture for third-party and energy suppliers and operators through engagement training and technology partnerships. The Center will be a cornerstone for public-private collaboration in securing the nation’s energy infrastructure, crafting a comprehensive national R&D and practice roadmap.
Leadership Team
Emma Stewart
Tracy Briggs
Megan Culler
Virginia Wright
