Today’s LiveWire Spotlight is the first of a series of articles concerning the implementation of the Critical Infrastructure (CIP) Version 5 standards applicable to High-Impact and Medium-Impact BES Cyber Systems. New Cyber Security Requirements that did not appear in earlier versions of the cyber security standards are discussed in this article.
The new CIP Version 5 requirements applicable to High-Impact and Medium-Impact BES Cyber Systems take effect on April 1. Clients must have their initial evidence of compliance available for inspection at that time.