NERC CIP-015: Strengthening Cybersecurity from Within
Your Strategic Guide to Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM) by SANS Institute
Authored by industry expert Tim Conway of the SANS Institute, this guide details the NERC CIP-015-1 standard specifically authored for compliance and cybersecurity professionals in the electric sector. It outlines CIP-015’s core objectives, emphasizing essential east-west traffic monitoring within Bulk Electric Systems (BES) to identify and mitigate threats. Additionally, the guide offers actionable guidance to help your organization prepare for this upcoming regulation.
The time to start planning is now! Implementing these requirements will be complex and time-intensive, making early preparation essential.
What's inside?
- Today’s CIP-015-1 requirements explained – breaking down why INSM is so vital to resilience as threats evolve
- Outlines the implementation and process challenges to expect in this roll out
- How technology supports effective internal network security monitoring and proactive threat detection
- Practical steps to take now to make sure your organization doesn’t fall behind
Download your free guide today and effectively prepare your organization for CIP-015-1 compliance.
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