Here's what it'll take to get the energy sector to tackle cybersecurity

Cybersecurity within energy companies and the nation’s energy infrastructure has continually grown as a chief topic of concern, but legal experts say it may literally take an act of Congress to properly address the ongoing risks.

The lack of information sharing between energy different companies— as well as with the government — on issues of cybersecurity is a big problem because companies are afraid to lose competitive advantages and divulge secrets.

But federal legislation is needed to give…