U.S. Power Grid Faces Increasing Cyber and Physical Threats, Despite Gaps in Reporting and Coordination

U.S. is on track to meet or exceed last year's record 164 major cyber and physical attacks on the power grid.

Communication gaps between law enforcement and regulators hinder efforts to safeguard the grid.

Attacks frequently go unreported to DOE though required, indicating data gaps.

Extremists are spreading tactical advice online on how to attack grid.

Regulators are often unaware of threats and plots against the grid until after the fact.