Ampyx Cyber Blog
The Intersection of Regulation & Resilience
Funded, Not Secured: The April 20 DPA Determinations & the Bulk Electric System
Two April 20 Defense Production Act determinations expand domestic capacity for grid components and large-scale energy infrastructure. Neither addresses cybersecurity. For the electric sector, NERC CIP and Order 693 standards still apply. A practitioner's view of intersections with CIP-013, CIP-014, PRC, FAC, and TPL, and why domestic capacity is not domestic assurance.
From Firefighting to Foresight: Building CIP Programs for the Future Power Grid
NERC calls grid reliability a “five-alarm fire.” With data centers, AI, and extreme weather straining capacity, CIP programs must evolve from reactive compliance to proactive resilience. This post outlines how utilities can strengthen controls, close documentation gaps, and build CIP programs ready for the future grid.