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Understanding NERC Alerts: Key Information for the Electric Industry

NERC Alerts are vital notifications sent to users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system regarding potential reliability threats. There are three types of NERC Alerts: Advisory, Recommendation to Industry, and Essential Action Notification. These alerts provide actionable observations and recommendations to enhance cybersecurity and compliance within registered entities. To receive these alerts, registered entities must maintain updated compliance and cybersecurity contacts. For inquiries, contact Trion King at NERC or visit nerc.com for more resources.

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Understanding NERC Alerts: Key Information for the Electric Industry

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  1. Ben ChristensenCIP Enforcement Analyst NERC Alerts

  2. Agenda • What are NERC Alerts • NERC Alert Example • Who receives the alerts

  3. NERC Alerts • Emailed notices that alert users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system to potential reliability threats. • Three types: • Advisory • Recommendation to Industry • Essential Action Notification

  4. NERC Alerts

  5. NERC Alert Example • g

  6. Who Receives NERC Alerts? • NERC uses its Compliance Registry • Entities registered with NERC are required to provide and maintain up-to-date compliance and cyber security contacts • Questions about how to get on the mailing list contact Trion King at NERC by calling 404-446-9654 or emailing Trion directly at: trion.king@nerc.net

  7. Why Use NERC Alerts? • Provide notifications to electric industry about potential threats such as vulnerabilities and exploitation code • Specific, actionable observations, recommendations, or essential actions • Contact information for the appropriate NERC staff

  8. NERC Resources • www.nerc.com • Go to events analysis – Alerts • www.nercalerts.com • Login to see alerts

  9. Ben Christensen CIP Enforcement Analyst (801) 819-7666 bchristensen@wecc.biz Questions?

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