The attached LiveWire Spotlight is the latest in a series of articles concerning the implementation of the Critical Infrastructure (CIP) Version 6 standards applicable to High-Impact and Medium-Impact BES Cyber Systems. Today’s topic is the security management of BES Cyber System ports, patches, passwords, malicious code detection, and security event logging.
All CIP Version 6 requirements applicable to High-Impact and Medium-Impact BES Cyber Systems take effect on July 1. Clients must have their initial evidence of compliance available for inspection at that time.