About this Framework
NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards are mandatory regulatory requirements for owners, operators and users of the North American bulk electric system (BES). NERC CIP v7 (current) covers electronic security perimeters, physical security, system security management, incident reporting and recovery plans, configuration change management and supply chain risk management. Violations approved by FERC carry penalties up to $1 million per violation per day, with regulators actively pursuing enforcement actions.
Key Control Domains
BES Cyber System Categorisation
Security Management Controls
Personnel & Training (CIP-004)
Electronic Security Perimeters (CIP-005)
Physical Security (CIP-006)
System Security Management (CIP-007)
Incident Reporting & Response (CIP-008)
Recovery Plans (CIP-009)
Configuration Change Management (CIP-010)
Supply Chain Risk Management (CIP-013)
Communications Security
Who Needs This?
- Electric utility operators and independent grid operators
- Generation, transmission and distribution companies
- Independent system operators (ISOs) and regional transmission organisations (RTOs)
- Power grid equipment vendors in the regulated supply chain
Compliance Benefits
- FERC/NERC mandatory compliance — avoids $1M/day per violation fines
- Critical infrastructure protection of the North American electric grid
- Supply chain security framework for grid technology vendors
- Globally recognised model for energy sector OT/ICS cybersecurity
Official Reference
NERC CIP Standards Official Page
https://www.nerc.com/pa/Stand/Pages/CIPStandards.aspx
Assessment Details
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