Mastering NERC CIP: A Step-by-Step Guide to Compliance and Implementation
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and guidelines. The course will take participants through a step-by-step guide to compliance and implementation, ensuring that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to protect the reliability of the North American power grid.
Course Objectives - Understand the NERC CIP standards and guidelines
- Learn how to implement a compliance program
- Identify and mitigate potential security threats
- Develop a comprehensive incident response plan
- Ensure compliance with NERC CIP regulations
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to NERC CIP
- Overview of NERC and the CIP standards
- History of NERC CIP and its evolution
- Understanding the CIP framework
- Identifying critical assets and systems
Module 2: CIP-002-5.1a: Cyber Security - Critical Cyber Asset Identification
- Identifying critical cyber assets
- Understanding the concept of impact rating
- Learning how to prioritize and categorize assets
- Developing a critical cyber asset identification process
Module 3: CIP-003-8: Cyber Security - Security Management Controls
- Understanding security management controls
- Learning how to implement security policies and procedures
- Developing a security awareness training program
- Implementing incident response and disaster recovery plans
Module 4: CIP-004-6: Cyber Security - Personnel and Training
- Understanding personnel security requirements
- Learning how to conduct background checks and screenings
- Developing a training program for personnel
- Implementing a personnel security awareness program
Module 5: CIP-005-5a: Cyber Security - Electronic Security Perimeter
- Understanding the electronic security perimeter (ESP)
- Learning how to identify and protect ESP access points
- Developing a process for securing dial-up and wireless connections
- Implementing intrusion detection and prevention systems
Module 6: CIP-006-6: Cyber Security - Physical Security of Critical Cyber Assets
- Understanding physical security requirements
- Learning how to identify and protect critical cyber assets
- Developing a process for securing physical access to critical cyber assets
- Implementing surveillance and monitoring systems
Module 7: CIP-007-6: Cyber Security - Systems Security Management
- Understanding system security requirements
- Learning how to implement system security controls
- Developing a process for securing system access and authentication
- Implementing system monitoring and incident response
Module 8: CIP-008-5: Cyber Security - Incident Reporting and Response Planning
- Understanding incident reporting and response requirements
- Learning how to develop an incident response plan
- Developing a process for identifying and reporting incidents
- Implementing incident response and recovery procedures
Module 9: CIP-009-6: Cyber Security - Recovery Plans for Critical Cyber Assets
- Understanding recovery plan requirements
- Learning how to develop a recovery plan
- Developing a process for recovering critical cyber assets
- Implementing recovery procedures and testing
Module 10: CIP-010-3: Cyber Security - Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments
- Understanding configuration change management requirements
- Learning how to implement a change management process
- Developing a process for conducting vulnerability assessments
- Implementing patch management and vulnerability remediation
Module 11: CIP-011-2: Cyber Security - Information Protection
- Understanding information protection requirements
- Learning how to classify and protect sensitive information
- Developing a process for handling and storing sensitive information
- Implementing access controls and encryption
Module 12: Compliance and Enforcement
- Understanding compliance requirements
- Learning how to prepare for audits and inspections
- Developing a process for tracking and reporting compliance
- Implementing a compliance training program
Course Features - Interactive and Engaging: The course includes interactive lessons, quizzes, and games to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Comprehensive: The course covers all aspects of NERC CIP, including security management controls, personnel security, physical security, systems security management, and incident response and recovery.
- Personalized: Participants can learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.
- Up-to-date: The course is updated regularly to reflect changes in the NERC CIP standards and guidelines.
- Practical: The course includes real-world examples and case studies to help participants apply the concepts to their own work.
- Expert Instructors: The course is taught by experienced instructors with expertise in NERC CIP and cybersecurity.
- Certification: Participants receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course.
- Flexible Learning: The course is available online and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection.
- User-friendly: The course is designed to be easy to navigate and use.
- Mobile-accessible: The course can be accessed from any mobile device.
- Community-driven: Participants can connect with other participants and instructors through online forums and discussion groups.
- Actionable Insights: The course provides participants with actionable insights and practical advice that can be applied to their own work.
- Hands-on Projects: The course includes hands-on projects and activities to help participants apply the concepts to their own work.
- Bite-sized Lessons: The course is divided into bite-sized lessons that can be completed in a few minutes.
- Lifetime Access: Participants have lifetime access to the course materials and can review them at any time.
- Gamification: The course includes gamification elements, such as points and badges, to make learning fun and engaging.
- Progress Tracking: Participants can track their progress through the course and see how much they have completed.
Certificate of Completion Upon completing the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate demonstrates that the participant has completed the course and has a thorough understanding of the NERC CIP standards and guidelines.,
- Understand the NERC CIP standards and guidelines
- Learn how to implement a compliance program
- Identify and mitigate potential security threats
- Develop a comprehensive incident response plan
- Ensure compliance with NERC CIP regulations
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to NERC CIP
- Overview of NERC and the CIP standards
- History of NERC CIP and its evolution
- Understanding the CIP framework
- Identifying critical assets and systems
Module 2: CIP-002-5.1a: Cyber Security - Critical Cyber Asset Identification
- Identifying critical cyber assets
- Understanding the concept of impact rating
- Learning how to prioritize and categorize assets
- Developing a critical cyber asset identification process
Module 3: CIP-003-8: Cyber Security - Security Management Controls
- Understanding security management controls
- Learning how to implement security policies and procedures
- Developing a security awareness training program
- Implementing incident response and disaster recovery plans
Module 4: CIP-004-6: Cyber Security - Personnel and Training
- Understanding personnel security requirements
- Learning how to conduct background checks and screenings
- Developing a training program for personnel
- Implementing a personnel security awareness program
Module 5: CIP-005-5a: Cyber Security - Electronic Security Perimeter
- Understanding the electronic security perimeter (ESP)
- Learning how to identify and protect ESP access points
- Developing a process for securing dial-up and wireless connections
- Implementing intrusion detection and prevention systems
Module 6: CIP-006-6: Cyber Security - Physical Security of Critical Cyber Assets
- Understanding physical security requirements
- Learning how to identify and protect critical cyber assets
- Developing a process for securing physical access to critical cyber assets
- Implementing surveillance and monitoring systems
Module 7: CIP-007-6: Cyber Security - Systems Security Management
- Understanding system security requirements
- Learning how to implement system security controls
- Developing a process for securing system access and authentication
- Implementing system monitoring and incident response
Module 8: CIP-008-5: Cyber Security - Incident Reporting and Response Planning
- Understanding incident reporting and response requirements
- Learning how to develop an incident response plan
- Developing a process for identifying and reporting incidents
- Implementing incident response and recovery procedures
Module 9: CIP-009-6: Cyber Security - Recovery Plans for Critical Cyber Assets
- Understanding recovery plan requirements
- Learning how to develop a recovery plan
- Developing a process for recovering critical cyber assets
- Implementing recovery procedures and testing
Module 10: CIP-010-3: Cyber Security - Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments
- Understanding configuration change management requirements
- Learning how to implement a change management process
- Developing a process for conducting vulnerability assessments
- Implementing patch management and vulnerability remediation
Module 11: CIP-011-2: Cyber Security - Information Protection
- Understanding information protection requirements
- Learning how to classify and protect sensitive information
- Developing a process for handling and storing sensitive information
- Implementing access controls and encryption
Module 12: Compliance and Enforcement
- Understanding compliance requirements
- Learning how to prepare for audits and inspections
- Developing a process for tracking and reporting compliance
- Implementing a compliance training program
Course Features - Interactive and Engaging: The course includes interactive lessons, quizzes, and games to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Comprehensive: The course covers all aspects of NERC CIP, including security management controls, personnel security, physical security, systems security management, and incident response and recovery.
- Personalized: Participants can learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.
- Up-to-date: The course is updated regularly to reflect changes in the NERC CIP standards and guidelines.
- Practical: The course includes real-world examples and case studies to help participants apply the concepts to their own work.
- Expert Instructors: The course is taught by experienced instructors with expertise in NERC CIP and cybersecurity.
- Certification: Participants receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course.
- Flexible Learning: The course is available online and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection.
- User-friendly: The course is designed to be easy to navigate and use.
- Mobile-accessible: The course can be accessed from any mobile device.
- Community-driven: Participants can connect with other participants and instructors through online forums and discussion groups.
- Actionable Insights: The course provides participants with actionable insights and practical advice that can be applied to their own work.
- Hands-on Projects: The course includes hands-on projects and activities to help participants apply the concepts to their own work.
- Bite-sized Lessons: The course is divided into bite-sized lessons that can be completed in a few minutes.
- Lifetime Access: Participants have lifetime access to the course materials and can review them at any time.
- Gamification: The course includes gamification elements, such as points and badges, to make learning fun and engaging.
- Progress Tracking: Participants can track their progress through the course and see how much they have completed.
Certificate of Completion Upon completing the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate demonstrates that the participant has completed the course and has a thorough understanding of the NERC CIP standards and guidelines.,
- Interactive and Engaging: The course includes interactive lessons, quizzes, and games to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Comprehensive: The course covers all aspects of NERC CIP, including security management controls, personnel security, physical security, systems security management, and incident response and recovery.
- Personalized: Participants can learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.
- Up-to-date: The course is updated regularly to reflect changes in the NERC CIP standards and guidelines.
- Practical: The course includes real-world examples and case studies to help participants apply the concepts to their own work.
- Expert Instructors: The course is taught by experienced instructors with expertise in NERC CIP and cybersecurity.
- Certification: Participants receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course.
- Flexible Learning: The course is available online and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection.
- User-friendly: The course is designed to be easy to navigate and use.
- Mobile-accessible: The course can be accessed from any mobile device.
- Community-driven: Participants can connect with other participants and instructors through online forums and discussion groups.
- Actionable Insights: The course provides participants with actionable insights and practical advice that can be applied to their own work.
- Hands-on Projects: The course includes hands-on projects and activities to help participants apply the concepts to their own work.
- Bite-sized Lessons: The course is divided into bite-sized lessons that can be completed in a few minutes.
- Lifetime Access: Participants have lifetime access to the course materials and can review them at any time.
- Gamification: The course includes gamification elements, such as points and badges, to make learning fun and engaging.
- Progress Tracking: Participants can track their progress through the course and see how much they have completed.