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Data Recovery Strategy for Power Plants

Data Recovery Strategy for Power Plants

By Leonard Wills, NERC CIP Reliability Specialist A strong data recovery strategy remains critical for business continuity in power plants because any downtime can compromise both operations and compliance. To build an effective strategy, entities must define and...
CIP-003, Maintain Control

CIP-003, Maintain Control

by Chuck Holm, NERC Reliability Specialist Forces in power plant world will work against CIP-003 compliance if left unchecked. The article presented here focuses specifically on physical access to cyber assets to comply with CIP-003-8 R1 1.2.2. CIP-003-8 Attachment 1...
VPN Security for the OT Environment 

VPN Security for the OT Environment 

By Leonard Wills, NERC Reliability Specialist Your entity should require anyone who works from home – or any authorized remote location – to remotely connect to the corporate or operational technology (OT) network through a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN...
Stay Safe from Smishing Scams

Stay Safe from Smishing Scams

by Eddie Aveitia, NERC CIP Reliability Specialist Cybercriminals are using a new tactic to trick you into revealing sensitive information. A recent smishing scam involves a text message claiming to be from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), stating that a package cannot...
The Importance of Cyber Hygiene

The Importance of Cyber Hygiene

By Leonard Wills, NERC Reliability Specialist As malicious actors continue honing their attack methods, cyber hygiene holds paramount importance for individuals and entities seeking stronger security postures and lower risks. Cyber hygiene involves routine practices...