October 6, 2024

CIP

FERC, NERC to End CIP Violation Disclosures
FERC and NERC will no longer publicly post information about violations of the ERO’s Critical Infrastructure Protection standards.
Few Obstacles Remain for Cybersecurity Standards
The team working on revising two NERC reliability standards on cybersecurity is reviewing the latest round of comments
Stakeholders Speak out on FERC CIP Concerns
Responses to FERC’s NOI on potential gaps in NERC’s CIP standards reveal widespread reluctance on stakeholders toward enhancing the standards.
FERC OKs Penalties from Texas RE, WECC
FERC accepted settlements by NERC between Texas RE and several entities, as well as one by WECC, for violations of FAC and CIP standards.
Hitachi ABB Joins Supply Chain Security Network
Hitachi ABB Power Grids agreed to join the Asset to Vendor Network for Power Utilities, a cybersecurity-focused information sharing network.
No Further Deferments for NERC Standards
NERC CEO Jim Robb said the ERO will not request further delays for seven standards that were deferred earlier this year.
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.
Expert Warns Utilities Remain Vulnerable to Cyberattack
Utilities looking to fortify their systems against cyberattacks must consider security measures in addition to NERC’s CIP standards.
Reliability Guidelines, Standards Posted for Comment
NERC opened comment periods for proposed reliability guidelines on winter weather readiness and supply chain procurement.

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