FERC ordered NERC to make an informational filing on possible modifications to the CIP reliability standards to allow their use.

FERC proposed incentives to encourage public utilities to make cybersecurity investments above and beyond the requirements of NERC’s CIP standards.

PJM officials postponed a Planning Committee vote on the RTO’s proposals for mitigating NERC critical infrastructure designations.

FERC approved a settlement between SERC Reliability and Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. for violations of NERC reliability standards.

In its latest round of CIP audits, FERC noted several “potential compliance infractions” and other areas for improvement.

FERC rejected a challenge by security activist Michael Mabee against NERC’s Critical Infrastructure Protection reliability standards.

FERC approved a settlement between WECC and an unnamed entity in the Western Interconnection for violations of NERC’s CIP reliability standards.

FERC and NERC will no longer publicly post information about violations of the ERO’s Critical Infrastructure Protection standards.

FERC began an inquiry into the reliability risks posed by equipment originating overseas, seeking comment on utilities' use of equipment provided by entities associated with U.S. adversaries.

Responses to FERC’s NOI on potential gaps in NERC’s CIP standards reveal widespread reluctance on stakeholders toward enhancing the standards.