Standards/Programs

SERC
Utilities: Cross-Sector Cooperation Essential to CIP-013 Compliance
Implementing NERC's CIP-013-1 reliability standard took an unexpected level of outreach, utility officials told a SERC Reliability webinar.
PJM
PJM Adopting New Web Protocols in Response to Cybersecurity Concerns
PJM's top security officer briefed stakeholders on the RTO's responses to the latest cyber threats, including hostile activity by Russia and its allies.
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MidAmerican to Pay $82k Penalty to MRO Over Facility Ratings
FERC approved NERC's June spreadsheet notice of penalty, including settlements over reliability standard violations submitted by SERC and MRO.
Dragos
Dragos Pushes Communication Skills for Cyber Professionals
Representatives from cybersecurity firm Dragos said that communicating the importance of OT security investments to company boards is a major challenge.
Shutterstock
SERC: Ransomware Threats Continuing to Evolve
A cybersecurity expert said electric utilities may face a growing threat of ransomware attacks amid the ongoing Russo-Ukraine conflict.
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Changes to CIP-014 Receive FERC Approval
FERC approved NERC's removal of language from CIP-014 requiring compliance evidence to be stored on site.
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SARs Sail Through NERC Standards Committee
NERC's Standards Committee approved four standard authorization requests at its meeting on Wednesday.
FERC
FERC Approves Extreme Weather Assessment NOPRs
FERC approved two NOPRs on Thursday aimed at improving utilities' planning for the long-term impacts of climate change to the bulk power system.
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NERC RSTC Briefs: June 8-9, 2022
NERC's Reliability and Security Technical Committee agreed to endorse two new standards projects at its meeting this week, while rejecting another.
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Texas RE Knocks AEP for Communication Breakdown
FERC approved Texas RE's settlement with AEP over communication failures during a 2018 load loss incident.

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