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March 11, 2026

CIP

RF Enforcement: ‘Getting Harder to Process Violations’
Processing NERC violations is getting more difficult — at least in ReliabilityFirst, says the regional entity’s enforcement chief.
FERC Refocusing Cybersecurity Efforts
FERC is rethinking its cybersecurity strategy by reorganizing two departments and directing its efforts at five “focus areas.”
Overheard at National Academies’ Cyber Hearing
Limits of grid exercises and simulation tools, and the need to prepare for a cyberattack were themes at the National Academies’ conference on grid security.
Supply Chain Survey Finds Ongoing Action on Cyber Risks
Much work remains to be done to ensure consistent adherence to supply chain standards, NERC said.
FERC, NERC Reviewing Comments on CIP Disclosures
FERC and NERC are reviewing the more than 70 comments filed in response to their proposal on disclosure of CIP violations to determine their next steps.
Design Basis Threat: ‘Best Security Training Ever’
Security experts told attendees at GridSecCon 2019 they should take the E-ISAC's training in implementing the Design Basis Threat.
Colleagues Pay Tribute to Mike Assante
Five former colleagues offered sometimes tearful, often funny, tributes to the late Mike Assante during the emotional highlight of GridSecCon 2019.
NERC Previews Supply Chain Survey
NERC gave GridSecCon 2019 a preview of results from its supply chain data request, which sought to increase its knowledge of low-impact BES cyber systems.
Lawyers Find Their Roles in Cybersecurity
Lawyers' roles in ensuring utilities' cybersecurity was the topic of a panel discussion at last week's Energy Bar Association Mid-Year Forum in D.C.
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FERC: Room for Improvement on CIP Compliance
FERC’s fourth round of Critical Infrastructure Protection audits still found room for improvement, with a commission report listing seven “lessons learned.”

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