NERC CIP
North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Framework Domains (5)
NERC CIP: Access Management
Controlling access to critical infrastructure systems (NERC CIP)
NERC CIP: Asset Identification & Governance
Identifying and governing critical assets (NERC CIP)
NERC CIP: Incident Response & Recovery
Responding to incidents in critical infrastructure (NERC CIP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERC-CIP-16 | Incident response plan for operational disruptions |
| NERC-CIP-17 | Recovery plan for critical systems |
| NERC-CIP-18 | Reporting obligations to authorities |
| NERC-CIP-19 | Coordination with sector-specific agencies |
| NERC-CIP-20 | Exercises and drills for OT incidents |
NERC CIP: Supply Chain & Configuration
Managing supply chain and system configurations (NERC CIP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERC-CIP-21 | Supply chain risk management for critical components |
| NERC-CIP-22 | Configuration management for OT systems |
| NERC-CIP-23 | Change management procedures |
| NERC-CIP-24 | Vulnerability assessment for critical systems |
NERC CIP: Systems Security
Securing operational technology systems (NERC CIP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NERC-CIP-12 | Malware prevention for operational systems |
| NERC-CIP-13 | Network security monitoring |
| NERC-CIP-14 | System security hardening |
| NERC-CIP-15 | Ports and services management |
Maps to 547 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NERC CIP?
NERC CIP is a compliance framework from North America with 5 domains and 13 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 13 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are NERC CIP: Incident Response & Recovery (5 controls), NERC CIP: Supply Chain & Configuration (4 controls), NERC CIP: Systems Security (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NERC CIP map to?
NERC CIP maps to 547 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are API 1164 (85% coverage), IEC 62443 (85% coverage), BIMCO Cyber Security (85% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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