On March 16 2023, FERC issued a new Order approving NERC CIP-003-9 introducing new requirements for vendor electronic remote access security controls to low impact BES Cyber Systems. These new security controls are intended to allow detection and the ability to disable vendor remote access in the event of a known or suspected malicious communication.
Read MoreFERC has approved new cybersecurity standards to improve risk management practices and supply chain risk management for low impact assets. The new standards, designated CIP-003-9, require utilities to establish and maintain a documented supply chain cyber risk management plan and implement vendor-focused cybersecurity protections for their low impact BES Cyber Systems.
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