October 5, 2024

CIP

Industry Warns of Hidden Dangers in Cyber Incentives
FERC’s proposal for incentivizing public utilities to invest in cybersecurity improvements provoked a range of reactions from stakeholders.
Industry Unsold on NERC Virtualization Proposals
NERC’s proposed virtualization-related updates to its critical infrastructure protection standards are headed for another round of revisions.
Distribution a Cyber Weak Point, GAO Warns
Electric distribution systems carrying energy to end consumers are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but a new report says these risks are “not fully” addressed.
FERC OKs Updated Supply Chain Standards
FERC approved revisions to three of NERC’s critical infrastructure protection reliability standards, submitted under Project 2019-03.
NARUC: Leadership Support Essential to Cyber Build-out
NARUC released a guideline stating that public utility commissions must play a role in building their organizations’ cybersecurity expertise.
NERC Board of Trustees/MRC Briefs: Feb. 4, 2021
NERC Trustees Robin Manning and George Hawkins were re-elected to the ERO's board, and Sue Kelly and Larry Irving joined to replace Jan Schori.
SERC Ranks Cybersecurity as Top Risk
SERC ranked cybersecurity as the top reliability risk in the Southeast, followed by extreme weather events and the integration of variable energy resources.
NERC Opens Comments on CIP Changes
NERC is accepting comment on proposed changes to several CIP reliability standards intended to “incorporate virtualization and future technologies."
NOI Responses Describe Supply Chain Challenges
Industry participants support efforts to limit acquisition of foreign-manufactured hardware but warn that removal from existing systems will be challenging.
FERC Orders Follow-up NERC Cloud Filing
FERC ordered NERC to make an informational filing on possible modifications to the CIP reliability standards to allow their use.

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