NERC RequirementsNERCNational Electric Reliability Corporation is the electricity sector coordinator for critical infrastructure protection. NERC serves as the Information Sharing and Analysis Center for the electricity sector. NERC also works closely with the DHS and Public Safety Canada to ensure the critical infrastructure protection and security functions are coordinated with the governments of the United States and Canada. ESISACElectricity Sector Information Sharing and Analysis Center As the ESISAC, NERC gathers, disseminates and interprets security-related information. The ESISAC website posts advisories, alerts, warnings and the current threat alert levels for the Homeland Security Advisory System, and the electricity sector. Security Guidelines for the Electricity SectorNERC has created guidelines for protecting critical facilities against physical and cyber threats. The Security Guidelines for the Electricity Sector addresses topics including vulnerability and risk assessment, business continuity, physical and cyber security, and protecting sensitive information. Cyber Security StandardsNERC adopted Cyber Security Standards CIP-002-009 in 2006. The standards establish the requirements needed to ensure the process control systems needed to support the reliability of the bulk power system. Critical Infrastructure Protection CommitteeCIPC guides NERC's security activities. CIPC brings together the experience and expertise of the electric industry with the support of the American Public Power Association, Canadian Electricity Association, Edison Electric Institute, Electric Power Supply Association, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. |
