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Volt Typhoon and the Quiet Pre-Positioning of the U.S. Power Grid [Updated]
Volt Typhoon represents a quiet but strategic cyber threat to U.S. electric utilities, characterized by long-term access and persistence rather than immediate disruption. Rather than deploying malware, the actor relies on legitimate administrative tools to maintain durable access inside critical infrastructure networks. This blog examines what makes Volt Typhoon different and why early detection depends on behavioral context, not signatures.
Reinforcing the U.S. Grid: The 2025 USCC Report on Chinese Energy Influence
The 2025 USCC Annual Report outlines national security risks from PRC-linked technologies in the U.S. energy sector. It offers clear, field-informed recommendations, including testimony from Ampyx Cyber’s CEO, on supply chain threats, OT device transparency, and cyber response. Read the full analysis and policy roadmap.
Cybersecurity Signals in the 2025 National Security Strategy
The 2025 National Security Strategy weaves cybersecurity into every major national priority, from resilient infrastructure and protected supply chains to technology leadership and secure global partnerships. This overview highlights the core cyber related themes and what they signal for critical infrastructure and industry.
Testimony Before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission: Protecting U.S. Energy Infrastructure from Strategic Risks
On April 24, 2025, Patrick Miller testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on the growing cybersecurity and supply chain risks facing U.S. energy infrastructure. My testimony focused on how Chinese state-aligned actors are embedding themselves within critical systems and why securing our grid is essential to preserving America's economic leadership, technological advancement, and national security.
Chinese-made technology in U.S. critical infrastructure: an interview with Patrick Miller
Patrick C. Miller of Ampyx Cyber testifies in front of the Senate U.S. - China Economic and Security Review Commission on Thursday, April 24 about the threat of Chinese-made technologies in U.S. critical infrastructure, including power systems and telecom. Here is a short interview with Patrick Miller about his testimony.