NERC is considering a major shift in how CIP standards work — including a parallel “100 Series” designed for cloud and system-based environments.

In this episode of Direct Connect with Archer, Steve Parker and John Fallon break down:

• Why the current device-focused model struggles with cloud
• What a system-based approach could change
• The compliance and audit complexity this may introduce
• How vendors, utilities, and security programs could be affected

Link to the CIP & Cloud Services Document: https://www.nerc.com/globalassets/standards/projects/2023-09/white-paper/project-2023-09-risk-management-for-third-party-cloud-services-white-paper_121825.pdf

Is this the future of CIP… or a compliance headache in the making?

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