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July 23, 2024

critical infrastructure protection (CIP)

Balloting Opening on Cloud Services Standards
Balloting on the second draft of NERC’s proposed CIP standards for cloud computing will begin Sept. 11 after the first draft was rejected by stakeholders.
Industry Pushes Back on FERC Cyber Incentives
Comments on FERC’s proposals for encouraging cybersecurity investments reveal widespread misgivings about the commission’s framework.
NERC Issues Level 2 Supply Chain Alert
NERC issued its second Level 2 alert of the year to gather data on the BPS’ exposure to “foreign adversaries” in response to an executive order.
FERC Seeks Comments on Cyber Investment Incentives
FERC is seeking comment on a proposed incentive framework for utilities making cybersecurity investments above the requirements of NERC’s CIP standards.
NEPOOL Transmission Committee Briefs: June 18, 2020
The NEPOOL Transmission Committee was briefed on FERC's approval of recovery of compliance costs for facilities designated as critical for determining IROL.
FERC Starts Inquiry on CIP Standards
FERC issued a NOI seeking comments on potential gaps in NERC’s critical infrastructure protection standards and what actions it may need to take.
Report Warns Global Cyber Regulations Lacking
Utilities in many countries lack consistent regulatory frameworks for hardening systems against cyberattacks, according to a report from NARUC and USAID.
Commenters See Overreach in Supply Chain Standards
The drafting team working on changes to NERC standards on supply chain risks will regroup after an initial ballot indicated opposition to the changes.
SERC Stresses Internal Controls at Compliance Seminar
Presenters at SERC Reliability’s Spring Compliance Seminar stressed the importance of internal controls in preventing violations of reliability standards.
FERC Sets Inquiry on Virtualization, Cloud Services
FERC issued a Notice of Inquiry seeking industry comments on the “potential benefits and risks” posed by virtualization and cloud computing services.

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