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FERC Moves To Bolster Cybersecurity

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On June 26, FERC approved a new reliability standard (CIP-015-1) proposed by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC") to enhance cybersecurity of the nation's bulk electric system ("BES"). In a related...more

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FERC Staff Issues Report on Lessons Learned from 2023 CIP Audits

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On December 12, 2023, FERC staff offered information and recommendations to help registered entities (i.e., users, owners, and operators of the bulk electric system) improve their compliance with mandatory Critical...more

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U.S. Electrical Grid and Renewables – Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks

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As discussed previously in this blog, physical attacks against substations have been on the rise. However, the U.S. power grid is also vulnerable to cyberattacks from U.S. adversaries, which includes hostile foreign...more

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FERC Approves Extending Risk Management Practices to Low-Impact Cyber Systems

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On March 16, 2023, FERC approved a new cybersecurity reliability standard, CIP-003-9 (along with associated violation risk factors and violation security levels), proposed by the North American Electric Reliability...more

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FERC Establishes New Monitoring Requirements for Bulk Electric Systems

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In late January, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) published a final rule directing the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to develop and submit modified reliability standards for internal...more

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New Regulatory Agenda Reveals Forthcoming Cybersecurity Regulations

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The Biden Administration released its Fall 2022 regulatory agenda (Regulatory Agenda) on Jan. 4, 2023. In it, the administration outlined regulations aimed at cybersecurity requirements for government contractors, the...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - January 2022 #4

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CYBERSECURITY - CISA Warns “Every Organization” in U.S. to Assess + Respond to Cyber Risks - The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued another warning to “every organization” in the...more

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FERC Seeks to Tighten Cyber Security for Electric Grid Cyber Systems

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is tasked with keeping our electric grid safe and maintaining reliable and secure energy for U.S. consumers. ...more

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Responding to Cyber-Attacks in the Utility and Energy Sectors

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To assist utilities with assessing and responding to cyber risks, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently issued a report on best practices to...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - November 2020 #4

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CYBERSECURITY - Responding to Cyber-Attacks in the Utility and Energy Sectors - To assist utilities with assessing and responding to cyber risks, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American...more

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Cybersecurity and the Electric Grid – New GAO Report Identifies Actions Needed to Address Cybersecurity Risks

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The United States Government Accounting Office (GAO) recently issued a report on the cybersecurity risks facing the electric grid. The GAO reviewed the cybersecurity of the electric grid to determine the risks and challenges...more

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FERC and NERC Talk Grid Resilience and Cybersecurity

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On March 22, 2019, Foley Hoag hosted the New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable, organized by Raab Associates. The roundtable featured keynote addresses by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) Commissioner...more

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New TSA Cybersecurity Roadmap States Specific Requirements for Pipeline Industry - White House, DoD and Congress Remain Focused on...

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• The pipeline sector is a crucial aspect of the nation's economic and national security. While the sector has a host of regulators on various aspects of the industry from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S....more

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Supply Chain Risk Management Reliability Standards: FERC October 26th Issuance of Final Rule

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) published an October 26th Federal Register notice approving supply chain risk management Reliability Standards: CIP-013-1 (Cyber Security – (Supply Chain Risk Management) -...more

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DHS Hosts Cybersecurity Summit; Announces New Cross-Sector Risk Management Center - Kicks Off Renewed Focus on Cyber Risks to the...

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On Tuesday, July 31, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hosted a National Cybersecurity Summit, featuring the nation's top homeland, national security and law enforcement officials. The event featured Vice...more

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FERC Proposes New Cybersecurity Rules for Electric Grid

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed new rules to enhance cybersecurity for the electric grid in the U.S., which includes security management controls to specifically respond to risks associated with...more

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A Closer Look at Cybersecurity Legislation and Regulations in the US and Abroad - United States

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Legal Framework - Summarise the main statutes and regulations that promote cybersecurity. Does your jurisdiction have dedicated cybersecurity laws? The United States generally addresses cybersecurity...more

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues final rule on cybersecurity standards

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Last month, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a final rule, which creates standards for cybersecurity of the electric grid. The final rule adopts seven revised critical infrastructure protection...more

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