; (2) by reviewing the capability of the eligible entity to operate its assets after attacks on those assets; (3) by providing information about methods and tools that owners and operators of energy infrastructure may use to defend their assets against threats; (4) by providing information regarding other resources that may be available to assist the eligible entity; (5) by reviewing data and other assets in the possession of the eligible entity— (A) for evidence that the data or other asset— (i) has been tampered with; or (ii) has otherwise been the subject of threat activity; and (B) while ensuring an adequate chain of custody to enable criminal investigation and prosecution; (6) by monitoring sensor data and other information flows of the eligible entity; and (7) by testing equipment and other assets of the eligible entity. (c) Research and planning The Secretary shall carry out a program— (1) to gather information about the tools and methods that have been used to penetrate or defend any eligible entity or industrial control system, including information about those tools and methods that is available from— (A) the Department of Homeland Security; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) any other Federal department or agency; and (D) any eligible entity; (2) to research and plan to ensure that the Federal Government has access to energy infrastructure during a time of war or national crisis; and (3) to research and plan the response of the Secretary in the event that owners and operators of energy infrastructure are attacked. (d) Release of information (1) Protection of information Any information collected or created by the Secretary in carrying out activities under subsection (b), including any report prepared under subsection (h)(1)(A)— (A) to the extent that the information is not already designated as critical electric infrastructure information, shall be handled by the Secretary as if it had been designated by the Secretary as critical electric infrastructure information under this subpart