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FERC Staff Report Offers Lessons Learned from 2024 CIP Audits: What You Need to Know
In its 2024 CIP audit report, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shared critical lessons learned from the latest round of reliability audits, revealing key areas where NERC-registered entities can strengthen their security posture. While many organizations successfully met compliance requirements, the report highlighted specific gaps in asset categorization, control center segmentation, and data protection that could pose significant operational risks.
Understanding NERC's CIP-004-7 and CIP-011-3: A Deep Dive into BCSI Access, Cloud Challenges, and Encryption
Stay ahead of the curve with a comprehensive overview of NERC's new Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, CIP-004-7 and CIP-011-3, set to be effective from January 1st, 2024. Understand the pivotal changes concerning BES Cyber System Information (BCSI) access, the nuances of cloud BCSI, and the strategic choices around encryption.
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