Biden team boosts effort to shield power grid from cyber threats

The Biden administration is coordinate with industry players to safeguard the US power grid from hackers, following increase in attacks, say sources. — AFP

The Biden administration is escalating efforts to safeguard the US power grid from hackers, developing a plan to better coordinate with industry to counter threats and respond to attacks, said people familiar with the matter.

Top administration officials, including Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Deputy National Security Adviser Anne Neuberger, briefed top utility industry executives on the efforts in a March 16 meeting, said the people, who requested anonymity because the session was private.