Prioritizing Training for NERC CIP Compliance: What the Data Tells Us
Enhancing team training is the top priority for many utilities when it comes to NERC CIP compliance. Learn why focusing on role-based training, streamlining compliance efforts, and strengthening cybersecurity practices creates a stronger foundation for audit readiness and regulatory success.
Navigating NERC CIP Audits: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Preparing for a NERC CIP audit can feel overwhelming, but by addressing key challenges—staying updated on rule changes, managing documentation, training your team, and conducting effective audits—you can turn the audit process into a valuable opportunity. Learn practical strategies to boost your utility’s compliance program and ensure success.
Exploring the TSA Pipeline Security Guidelines Against the NERC CIP Standards
As it stands right now, pipeline owners and operators are obligated to perform a gap assessment of their existing security practices against the TSA Pipeline Security Guidelines.
Are You Ready for Extreme Weather?
If you follow the events of the utility industry, then you are likely aware of the focus being placed on ERCOT and Texas-based utilities related to the February 2021 snowstorm event that caused days of power outages, billions of dollars in damage, and monumental regulatory scrutiny. This headline news has caused many utilities to become
Biden’s 100-day Plan to Address Cybersecurity Risks to the U.S. Electric System
On April 20, 2021, the Biden Administration announced a series of actions included in its 100-day plan to improve the cybersecurity of our nation’s electric infrastructure. The plan is intended to drive significant cybersecurity improvements for the protection of “Electricity Operations from Increasing Cyber Threats”. Note: This plan does not yet appear to be available