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FERC Approves Virtualization in NERC CIP: A Turning Point for Utility Cybersecurity
- March 20, 2026
- Posted by: archerint
- Categories: Archer Blog, Blog
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FERC’s approval of virtualization under NERC CIP marks a broader shift in regulatory expectations. As prescriptive controls give way to outcome-based approaches, utilities must be prepared to justify how their environments meet security objectives. This article explores the implications of Order No. 919 and what it signals for compliance, architecture, and audit readiness.
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Securing Inverter-Based Resources with IEEE 2030.5: Why It Matters for Utilities
- April 22, 2025
- Posted by: archerint
- Categories: Archer Blog, Blog
IEEE 2030.5 is helping utilities secure inverter-based resources (IBRs) by enabling standardized, encrypted communication across distributed energy systems. Learn how it supports cybersecurity, where it’s being adopted, and how to integrate it into a broader grid security strategy.
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IBR Firmware: Why Patch Management Isn’t Enough
- April 17, 2025
- Posted by: archerint
- Categories: Archer Blog, Blog
Inverter-based resources are reshaping the grid — and quietly expanding its attack surface. This blog explores why firmware is the new frontier of DER security, and why patching alone isn’t enough.
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From Solar to Storage: A Quick Guide to DER Cyber Entry Points
- April 16, 2025
- Posted by: archerint
- Categories: Archer Blog, Blog
As solar, storage, and inverter-based DERs expand across the grid, so do the cyber risks. This blog explores common DER entry points, real-world vulnerabilities, and practical frameworks utilities can use to get ahead of the threat.
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Most IBRs Bypass Traditional SCADA Firewalls: Understanding the Emerging Cybersecurity Challenges
- April 13, 2025
- Posted by: archerint
- Categories: Archer Blog, Blog
Most inverter-based resources (IBRs) bypass traditional SCADA firewalls, creating a cybersecurity blind spot at the edge of the grid. Learn why visibility, ownership, and control must evolve — and how utilities can lead the next era of secure energy modernization.