NERC CIP Compliance Services
Comprehensive solutions for power utilities and critical infrastructure protection
Core Compliance Services
CIP-002 Cyber Security - BES Cyber System Categorization
Expert guidance in BES Cyber System identification and categorization:
- Impact rating assessments
- Asset identification methodology
- Documentation support
- Annual review assistance
CIP-003 Cyber Security — Security Management Controls
Expert guidance in BES Cyber System identification and categorization:
- Creation and refinement of Cyber Security Policies required under CIP‑003
- Development of sustainable security controls for low‑impact BES Cyber Systems
- Governance documentation, procedures, and control narratives
- Annual review assistance
CIP-004 Cyber Security — Personnel & Training
Comprehensive personnel security program development:
- Security awareness training
- Access management programs
- Personnel risk assessments
- Access revocation procedures
CIP-005 Cyber Security — Electronic Security Perimeter(s)
Electronic Security Perimeter protection:
- ESP identification and protection
- Interactive Remote Access
- Network segmentation
- Access point management
CIP-006 Cyber Security — Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems
Physical Security Plan Development:
- Creation and refinement of CIP‑006‑aligned physical security plans
- Identification of Physical Security Perimeters (PSPs) and Physical Access Control Systems (PACS)
- Role‑based physical access governance
- Visitor control processes, escort requirements, and logging
CIP-007 SCyber Security — System Security Management
Comprehensive system security management:
- Ports and services management
- Security patch management
- Malicious code prevention
- Account management
Specialized Compliance Solutions
CIP-008 Cyber Security — Incident Reporting and Response Planning
Incident Response Program Development:
- Build and refine BES‑aligned cyber incident response plans
- Define roles, responsibilities, escalation paths, and communication workflows
- Integrate CIP‑008 requirements with existing OT/IT security processes
- Develop criteria for identifying Cyber Security Incidents and attempts
CIP-009 Cyber Security — Recovery Plans for BES Cyber Systems
Robust recovery plan development and testing:
- Recovery plan development
- Backup procedures
- Test scenario creation
- Plan maintenance
CIP-010 Cyber Security — Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments
Configuration change management processes:
- Baseline configuration
- Change control procedures
- Vulnerability assessments
- Development environments
CIP-011 Cyber Security — Information Protection
BES Cyber System Information protection:
- Information protection programs
- Access control methods
- Media sanitization
- Data handling procedures
CIP-012 Cyber Security – Communications between Control Centers
Secure Control Center communications:
- Data in transit protection
- Encryption implementation
- Key management
- Communications security plans
CIP-013 Cyber Security - Supply Chain Risk Management
Supply chain risk management:
- Risk management plans
- Vendor assessment
- Procurement controls
- Software verification
CIP-015 Cyber Security – Internal Network Security Monitoring
INSM Strategy & Architecture Development:
- Identification of network segments requiring INSM coverage
- Integration with existing OT/IT monitoring tools and SIEM platforms
- Alignment with EMS, SCADA, ICCP, and substation communication paths
Supporting Services
Audit Preparation
Comprehensive audit readiness services:
- Documentation review
- Evidence collection
- Mock audits
- Gap analysis
Staff Training
Customized training programs:
- Role-based training
- Compliance workshops
- Security awareness
- Best practices
Program Development
Complete compliance program creation:
- Policy development
- Procedure creation
- Program implementation
- Continuous improvement
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