Published Author Share Talk to an Expert Published Author Share Talk to an Expert Page ContentResearch ProjectsNRECA has several research projects underway in cybersecurity and offers numerous resources for members to help address their cybersecurity needs. RC3 – Rural Cooperative Cybersecurity Capabilities Program – Goal: to develop tools, resources and training opportunities to improve the cybersecurity and resiliency capabilities of electric cooperatives. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Essence – Goal: to develop a cybersecurity technology that detects anomalies in utility network traffic. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. GridState – Goal: to extend and improve the capabilities of Essence. Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. React – Goal: a research collaboration between NRECA, N-Dimension Solutions, Inc., Milsoft Utility Solutions, and NRTC to integrate Essence into commercial products and services. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Simba – Goal: to develop a rapid cybersecurity testing capability in silico. Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense as part of the GridState program MultiSpeak® – Goal: to provide online comprehensive interoperability testing and certification and implement cybersecurity extensions for de-risking technology integration.NRECA Resources on Cooperative.com Guide to Developing a Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation Plan Toolkit – a set of tools and resources cooperatives can use to strengthen their security posture. Cyber Security Policy Framework – a collection of cybersecurity policy templates developed in collaboration with the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives . RC3 Website – cybersecurity resources developed by the RC3 Program. TechUpdate – a twice monthly email newsletter containing the latest information on technical publications, articles, reports, webinars, and conferences.Other Cybersecurity Resources Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (C2M2) – a cybersecurity self-assessment evaluation tool from the Department of Energy to assist organizations in identifying specific areas to strengthen their cybersecurity program. Cybersecurity Risk Management Process (RMP) Guideline – guidance from the Department of Energy to incorporate effective and efficient risk-management processes into a new or existing cybersecurity program. SEDC Information Security Program Library (ISPL) – a collection of cybersecurity template policies, procedures, standards, and forms. SEDC Cybersecurity Operations Center – managed security services information site. NISC Cybersecurity Services – a suite of training and network protection resources. Cyber Mutual Assistance (CMA) - an Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC) initiative to develop a pool of industry experts with cyber skills and experience who can provide assistance on a voluntary basis to other participating entities. Computer Readiness Emergency Teams (CERT) – the United States (US-CERT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS-CERT) teams are funded by the Department of Homeland Security to respond to major cyber incidents, analyze threats, and exchange critical cybersecurity information with trusted partners. ICS-CERT assists control systems vendors and asset owners/operators to identify security vulnerabilities and develop sound mitigation strategies.For more information and updates:Visit Cooperative.com's BTS Cybersecurity page.Sign up for our newsletter, TechUpdate: TechUpdateSignUpRequest@nreca.coopContact Cynthia Hsu, Cybersecurity Program Manager at Cynthia.Hsu@nreca.coop or our RC3 team at CybersecurityRC3@nreca.coop. Cybersecurity Insert Featured Stories Main Story: Cyber CooperationDefense in Depth: Who Should have Access?Human Resources' Role in CybersecurityDefending Your Co-op's Network: Options and Resources to HelpTaking Stock: A New Tool to Assess Cybersecurity MORE FROM NRECA