Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
As the energy industry evolves and new technologies are introduced, new threats to the energy grid arise. The American Association of Blacks in Energy follows 11 guiding principles to prevent and prepare for interruptions, exploitations, compromises, and deliberate attacks on the nation’s energy delivery system.
Values
AABE recognizes the significance of cybersecurity.
- We value informed decision-making and planned controls to mitigate cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and potential consequences.
- We value equity in the consideration and treatment of diverse and underserved communities in response to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- We value the participation of historically underserved communities in discussions on energy cybersecurity policy.
- We value raising awareness in underserved communities about cyber-type disruptions that may be caused by unintentional incidents and natural forces (e.g., Hurricane Katrina), intentional cyber-attacks (e.g., Stuxnet worm), and attacks against the cyber-physical interface resulting in long-lasting impacts.
Supports
AABE helps to inspire the development of programs that support cybersecurity.
- We support the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) process to develop cybersecurity standards where such standards harmonize with AABE goals and objectives.
- We support cybersecurity strategies that focus on assets critical to the reliable operation of the energy supply chain.
Promotes
AABE works to further the progress of cybersecurity initiatives.
- We promote partnerships among industry, government, and underserved communities to develop a “culture of security” with strategies and training focused on prevention, detection, response and recovery efforts.
- We promote partnerships among industry and government entities to inform and engage underserved communities in cybersecurity mitigation planning.
- We promote clear roles and responsibilities among industry, government, and other stakeholders involved in securing electric, oil, and natural gas infrastructure to avoid duplicative or conflicting actions in times of crisis.
advocates
AABE takes action to create equitable cybersecurity solutions.
- We advocate for cybersecurity policies that address threats and vulnerabilities to the electric, oil, and natural gas sectors.
- We advocate for cybersecurity protections to be incorporated into the facility operations and human resource architecture.