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    NERC CIP

    Cybersecurity for Bulk Electric System Providers

    A targeted program for energy organizations that need to evaluate NERC CIP exposure, strengthen operational cybersecurity, and align security documentation with regulated infrastructure expectations.

    The Challenge

    Energy-sector cybersecurity is operational, regulated, and high-consequence

    Bulk Electric System providers and connected energy-sector organizations need cybersecurity programs that account for operational technology, vendor dependencies, access control, monitoring, and evidence discipline.

    Even organizations outside direct NERC registration may need to address NERC CIP concepts because customers, partners, insurers, or DOE-related work expect comparable rigor.

    • BES cyber system scoping and boundary questions
    • Access control and change management evidence
    • Vendor and remote-access risk
    • Incident response and recovery obligations
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    NERC CIP
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    DOE C2M2
    3
    CISA CPGs
    4
    NIST CSF 2.0
    5
    NIST 800-53
    Turnkey Support

    How We Support NERC CIP and Energy Programs

    The goal is a practical compliance program that leadership can understand, technical teams can execute, and external stakeholders can review without sorting through disconnected artifacts.

    • Clarify whether NERC CIP applies directly or indirectly.
    • Translate NERC and energy-sector expectations into actionable controls.
    • Document access, monitoring, incident response, and recovery procedures.
    • Prepare evidence packages for internal review, customer assurance, or audit support.
    Applicability ReviewNERC CIP and energy-sector scoping analysis
    Control MappingMapped controls across CIP, C2M2, CPG, and NIST expectations
    Access Review PackageIdentity, privileged access, and remote-access documentation
    Monitoring PlanSecurity monitoring and alerting requirements for critical environments

    Applicable Frameworks and Requirements

    NERC CIP
    DOE C2M2
    CISA CPGs
    NIST CSF 2.0
    NIST 800-53

    Deliverables

    Tangible artifacts and documentation you receive throughout the engagement.

    Applicability Review

    NERC CIP and energy-sector scoping analysis

    Control Mapping

    Mapped controls across CIP, C2M2, CPG, and NIST expectations

    Access Review Package

    Identity, privileged access, and remote-access documentation

    Monitoring Plan

    Security monitoring and alerting requirements for critical environments

    Incident Response Playbook

    Energy-sector incident response and escalation procedures

    Audit Evidence Index

    Evidence inventory for review and governance cycles

    Engagement Workflow

    A proven, repeatable process from initial scoping through ongoing support.

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    Applicability

    Determine direct and indirect NERC CIP exposure

    02

    Architecture Review

    Evaluate systems, access paths, and dependencies

    03

    Control Gap Analysis

    Assess controls and documentation

    04

    Evidence Buildout

    Create policies, procedures, and review records

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    Validation

    Review readiness with leadership and technical teams

    Strengthen energy-sector cybersecurity

    Get a practical NERC CIP and energy-sector cybersecurity review for your organization.

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