Tag: CIP Standards

FERC report finds non-compliance and security risks exist across BES cyber assets, protected cyber assets

FERC report finds non-compliance and security risks exist across BES cyber assets, protected cyber assets

Staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) found that most of the registered entities' cybersecurity protection processes and procedures met the mandatory requirements of the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, but potential non-compliance and security risks remained. Audits of…

NERC 2021 Annual Report highlights need to maintain continued focus on improving cyber defenses

NERC 2021 Annual Report highlights need to maintain continued focus on improving cyber defenses

The NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) presented on Wednesday its 2021 Annual Report of the electric sector primarily highlighting the need to continue concentrating on improving cyber defenses. In addition, the industry must adapt to a threat landscape where…

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DOE must address risks, vulnerabilities in critical electric infrastructure sector with mandatory standards

A public interest researcher has asked the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that mandatory measures address the risks and vulnerabilities in the critical electric infrastructure sector. The DOE must ensure that mandatory standards address the risks and vulnerabilities presented…