Energy Sector Alert Series: Cybersecurity Developments in the Energy Sector

In this eight-week alert series, we are providing a broad look at current and emerging issues facing the energy sector. Lawyers from across the firm are discussing issues ranging from cybersecurity, antitrust and intellectual property to the impact of both Brexit and the upcoming presidential election on the energy industry. Read our recent publications, including articles from a previous alert series published earlier this year.

Russian, Iranian, and Chinese hackers have demonstrated their capability to use cyber exploits to control and disrupt power grids, generation facilities, and sophisticated natural resource extraction operations.¹ Responding to these kinds of threats and others, Congress and federal agencies have dramatically strengthened cybersecurity requirements and authorities in the energy sector in recent year, and additional efforts are under way. Some of the most important recent developments include (i) enactment of the Cybersecurity Act and the