Helping to Secure the Nation's Energy Infrastructure

The University of Pittsburgh Cyber Energy Center, funded by the Department of Energy, is dedicated to developing cybersecurity solutions and address the needs of the evolving cyber-energy workforce. 

The Cyber Energy Center is a research and education ecosystem that is creating future tools and technologies for better security, educational opportunities for professionals, and diverse workforce development so that these new innovations can  impact the region and the nation.  

On August 12, 2025, nearly 50 experts from government, industry, and academia and research institutions convened to examine the evolving cyber threat landscape and explore strategies to build resilience across interconnected systems, including critical infrastructure. Sponsored by Pitt Cyber and the Cyber Energy Center, the workshop emphasized that meaningful transformation in cybersecurity requires sustained collaboration, integrated approaches, and a commitment to aligning incentives across the ecosystem. Your participation and contributions were invaluable in making the discussions engaging, thoughtful, and productive. We truly appreciate the time and expertise you shared.  Please find attached the Workshop Summary.

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Why Cyber Energy at Pitt? 

Pennsylvania is the second-largest natural gas-producing state, the second largest in nuclear power generating capacity, and the third-largest producer of electricity in the nation. Indeed, its diverse portfolio is a key part of the national infrastructure and security. Protecting this critical infrastructure from cyber threats requires more than improving information technology (IT) cybersecurity.

In today's connected environment, the operational technology (OT) that makes up our critical infrastructure must be secured. Industry requires solutions for building and managing a homogeneous IT and OT environment to address legacy systems and rapid change. 
 

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