Securing the Grid: Meeting the Evolving NERC CIP Standards

As cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure continue to intensify, utilities across North America are under mounting pressure to comply with a sweeping set of updates to the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. With new enforcement timelines for CIP-003-9, CIP-005-7, CIP-010-4, and CIP-013-2 on the horizon, even Low Impact assets must now adhere to stricter access controls, audit logging, and vendor management practices.

This expert panel will unpack the key implications of these regulatory changes—who’s affected, what’s required, and how utilities can respond effectively. Join industry leaders as they explore strategies for how organizations not only meet evolving compliance mandates, but also strengthen their overall cybersecurity posture.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• What the latest NERC CIP updates mean for electric utilities and critical infrastructure operators
• Which organizations and assets are affected by the new compliance requirements
• Key changes to access controls, audit logging, and vendor risk management
• How to prepare for upcoming enforcement timelines with confidence
• Practical strategies for achieving and maintaining NERC CIP compliance
• How to strengthen cybersecurity while meeting evolving regulatory requirements
• Best practices for securing Low Impact assets under the updated standards
• Actionable steps to improve grid resilience and cybersecurity readiness

Whether you’re just beginning your CIP readiness journey or refining an established program, this discussion will equip you with actionable strategies to secure the grid in 2025 and beyond.