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CISA, DHS, INL, and LSU Collaborate on OT and IT Cybersecurity Training for Energy Sector

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and Louisiana State University (LSU) conducted a joint training exercise to enhance incident response and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity for energy industry partners. The exercise simulated high-impact cyberattacks on OT and IT systems at CISA’s Control Environment Laboratory Resource (CELR) in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The training aimed to improve the detection and response to kinetic cyberattacks through industrial control systems (ICS) elements, including SCADA systems, HMIs, PLCs, and other critical components. The collaboration seeks to strengthen cybersecurity knowledge and response capabilities within the energy sector and develop technical cyber talent. The training took place from April 15-17, 2025, and involved energy industry partners and a technical team simulating sophisticated adversaries. The exercise used the CELR chemical processing platform, which models critical infrastructure to represent real-world cyber-physical attack scenarios. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to equip energy industry cyber defenders and develop deeply technical cyber talent for critical infrastructure.

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  1. 23.04.2025 15:00 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 4mo ago

    CISA, DHS, INL, and LSU Conduct Joint OT and IT Cybersecurity Training

    From April 15-17, 2025, CISA, DHS S&T, INL, and LSU conducted a joint training exercise to enhance incident response and OT cybersecurity for energy industry partners. The exercise simulated high-impact cyberattacks on OT and IT systems at CISA’s Control Environment Laboratory Resource (CELR) in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The training aimed to improve the detection and response to kinetic cyberattacks through ICS elements, including SCADA systems, HMIs, PLCs, and other critical components. The collaboration seeks to strengthen cybersecurity knowledge and response capabilities within the energy sector and develop technical cyber talent for critical infrastructure.

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