ML25120A085
| ML25120A085 | |
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| Issue date: | 04/28/2025 |
| From: | Mcfeaters C NRC/RES/DE |
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| Charles McFeaters 4155017 | |
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| Download: ML25120A085 (9) | |
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Cybersecurity Research at NRC Charles McFeaters, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Engineering Branch (ICEEB)
Division of Engineering (DE)
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) charles.mcfeaters@nrc.gov Nuclear Cybersecurity Workshop Georgia Tech May 7, 2025
Outline
- NRC Research
- Research and cybersecurity
- Selected research areas of interest
- Cybersecurity research team 04/07/2020 2
- The Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) supports current and future NRC activities related to regulation of nuclear power plants and nuclear materials.
- Novel technologies are being developed for advanced reactors and to upgrade the operating reactor fleet.
- RES is proactively looking at challenges, gaps, and implications associated with these technologies.
- Lets talk about some of the work we do 04/07/2020 3
NRC Research
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What We Do Licensees and future applicants are considering novel digital I&C technology implementations, which drives the need to Develop the technical basis for guidance, licensing, and oversight Understand the associated safety and cybersecurity issues Update and develop inspection tools or similar Assist program office staff to be prepared with necessary expertise
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Why It Matters Evolving Threats, New Technologies, Shifting Paradigms Malware Artificial Intelligence Drones IoT Wireless Autonomous and Remote Technologies Physical Security Regulatory Compliance
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Zero Trust Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Autonomous Control and Remote Technologies Wireless Technologies Field Programmable Gate Arrays Zero Trust Framework Selected Research Areas of Interest
Cyber Team Contact Information
- Kaitlyn Cottrell - kaitlyn.cottrell@nrc.gov
- Mauricio Gutierrez - mauricio.gutierrez@nrc.gov
- Roy Hardin - roy.hardin@nrc.gov
- Dr. Anya Kim - anya.kim@nrc.gov
- Erick Martinez Rodriguez - erick.martinezrodriguez@nrc.gov
- Charles McFeaters - charles.mcfeaters@nrc.gov 04/07/2020 8
- Cyber Team research activities are identified by program and regional offices to produce timely and useful products.
- Research is prioritized according to likelihood of application and regulatory need.
- Cyber Team complements and coordinates research with universities, industry, and Federal agencies, among others.
- Working to be ready for the future!
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Conclusion
Q/A 04/07/2020 10