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FERC Issues Orders on Virtualization and Low Impact: What Changed and What You Need to Do
Policy Pulse Patrick Miller Policy Pulse Patrick Miller

FERC Issues Orders on Virtualization and Low Impact: What Changed and What You Need to Do

FERC unanimously approved Order Nos. 918 and 919 on March 19, 2026, finalizing CIP virtualization standards and new low-impact BES Cyber System controls, plus an updated "Control Center" definition. All CIP-registered entities are affected. Implementation windows are 24 and 36 months respectively. Compliance programs should begin gap assessments now.

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