NERC CIP
North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Framework Domains (8)
Categorization and Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERCCIP-1 | BES Cyber System Categorization and Security Management Controls (CIP-002 + CIP-003) |
Electronic Perimeters
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERCCIP-3 | Electronic Security Perimeters + Control Center Communications (CIP-005 + CIP-012) |
Incident and Recovery
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERCCIP-6 | Incident Reporting and Response Planning + Recovery Plans (CIP-008 + CIP-009) |
Information Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERCCIP-7 | BES Cyber System Information Protection (CIP-011) |
Personnel Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERCCIP-2 | Personnel and Training (CIP-004) |
Physical Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERCCIP-4 | Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems + Transmission Stations (CIP-006 + CIP-014) |
Supply Chain Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERCCIP-8 | Supply Chain Risk Management (CIP-013) |
System Security and Configuration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERCCIP-5 | System Security Management + Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments (CIP-007 + CIP-010) |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NERC CIP, you already cover:
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
38%
3 controls mapped
Compare →APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
38%
3 controls mapped
Compare →NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
38%
3 controls mapped
Compare →+ 130 more: APRA CPS 234 (38%), FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) (38%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NERC CIP?
NERC CIP is a compliance framework from North America with 8 domains and 8 controls. North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NERC CIP have?
NERC CIP has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Categorization and Governance (1 controls), Electronic Perimeters (1 controls), Incident and Recovery (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NERC CIP map to?
NERC CIP maps to 133 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management (38% coverage), APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management (38% coverage), NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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