NERC CIP
North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Framework Domains (18)
CIP-002
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-002-5.1a R1.1 | Identify High Impact BES Cyber Systems |
| CIP-002-5.1a R1.2 | Identify Medium Impact BES Cyber Systems |
| CIP-002-5.1a R1.3 | Identify Low Impact BES Cyber Systems |
| CIP-002-5.1a R2 | Review and Approve Identifications Every 15 Months |
CIP-003
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-003-8 R1.1 | Cyber Security Policies for High and Medium Impact |
| CIP-003-8 R1.2 | Cyber Security Policies for Low Impact |
| CIP-003-8 R2 | Implement Low Impact Plans (Attachment 1) |
| CIP-003-8 R3 | Identify CIP Senior Manager |
| CIP-003-8 R4 | Delegations from Senior Manager |
CIP-004
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-004-7 R1 | Security Awareness Program |
| CIP-004-7 R2.1 | Cyber Security Training Content |
| CIP-004-7 R2.2 | Training Before Authorization |
| CIP-004-7 R2.3 | Annual Training |
| CIP-004-7 R3.1 | Personnel Risk Assessment Program |
| CIP-004-7 R3.2 | Seven-Year Criminal History Check |
| CIP-004-7 R3.3 | Criteria for Evaluating Background Results |
| CIP-004-7 R3.5 | PRA Refresh Every 7 Years |
| CIP-004-7 R4.1 | Authorize Electronic, Physical, and BCSI Access |
| CIP-004-7 R4.2 | Quarterly Access Verification |
| CIP-004-7 R4.3 | Annual Access Privileges Review |
| CIP-004-7 R5.1 | Revoke Access Upon Termination (24 Hours) |
| CIP-004-7 R5.2 | Revoke Access for Reassignment or Transfer |
| CIP-004-7 R5.3 | Revoke BCSI Access for Terminations |
| CIP-004-7 R6.1 | Provisioning Access to BCSI |
CIP-005
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-005-7 R1.1 | Electronic Security Perimeter |
| CIP-005-7 R1.2 | External Routable Connectivity Through EAP |
| CIP-005-7 R1.3 | EAP Inbound and Outbound Access Permissions |
| CIP-005-7 R1.4 | Authenticate Dial-up Connectivity |
| CIP-005-7 R1.5 | Detect Malicious Communications at EAP |
| CIP-005-7 R2.1 | Interactive Remote Access via Intermediate System |
| CIP-005-7 R2.2 | Encrypt Interactive Remote Access |
| CIP-005-7 R2.3 | Multi-factor Authentication for IRA |
| CIP-005-7 R2.4 | Vendor Remote Access Detection |
| CIP-005-7 R2.5 | Disable Active Vendor Remote Access |
| CIP-005-7 R3.1 | Vendor Remote Access Prevention |
CIP-006
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-006-6 R1.1 | Physical Security Plan Operational Procedures |
| CIP-006-6 R1.2 | Physical Access Controls (Two or More) |
| CIP-006-6 R1.3 | Monitor Physical Access |
| CIP-006-6 R1.4 | 15-Minute Alert Response |
| CIP-006-6 R1.5 | Log Physical Entry |
| CIP-006-6 R1.6 | Monitor Physical Access Control Systems |
| CIP-006-6 R1.7 | Issue Alarm for PACS Tampering |
| CIP-006-6 R1.8 | Log PACS Access by Individual |
| CIP-006-6 R1.9 | Retain Physical Access Logs (90 Days) |
| CIP-006-6 R2.1 | Visitor Continuous Escort |
| CIP-006-6 R2.2 | Manual or Automated Visitor Logging |
| CIP-006-6 R2.3 | Retain Visitor Logs (90 Days) |
| CIP-006-6 R3 | Maintenance and Testing of PACS |
CIP-007
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-007-6 R1.1 | Disable Unnecessary Logical Network Ports |
| CIP-007-6 R1.2 | Protect Physical Ports |
| CIP-007-6 R2.1 | Identify Patch Sources |
| CIP-007-6 R2.2 | Evaluate Patches Every 35 Days |
| CIP-007-6 R2.3 | Apply Patch or Mitigation Plan |
| CIP-007-6 R2.4 | Implement Mitigation Plan |
| CIP-007-6 R3.1 | Deploy Malicious Code Prevention |
| CIP-007-6 R3.2 | Mitigate Malicious Code Threats |
| CIP-007-6 R3.3 | Update Signatures or Patterns |
| CIP-007-6 R4.1 | Log Security Events |
| CIP-007-6 R4.2 | Alert on Detected Events |
| CIP-007-6 R4.3 | Retain Event Logs 90 Days |
| CIP-007-6 R4.4 | Summary or Review of Logged Events |
| CIP-007-6 R5.1 | Identify and Inventory Accounts |
| CIP-007-6 R5.2 | Identify Default and Generic Accounts |
| CIP-007-6 R5.3 | Identify Individuals with Shared Account Access |
| CIP-007-6 R5.4 | Change Default Passwords |
| CIP-007-6 R5.5 | Password Complexity |
| CIP-007-6 R5.6 | Limit Failed Authentication Attempts |
| CIP-007-6 R5.7 | Limit Concurrent Login Sessions |
CIP-008
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-008-6 R1.1 | Cyber Security Incident Response Plan |
| CIP-008-6 R1.2 | Identify Reportable Cyber Security Incidents |
| CIP-008-6 R1.3 | Roles and Responsibilities |
| CIP-008-6 R1.4 | Notify E-ISAC and CISA Within 1 Hour |
| CIP-008-6 R2.1 | Test Incident Response Plan |
| CIP-008-6 R2.2 | Use the Plan When Responding to Incident |
| CIP-008-6 R3.1 | Update IR Plan from Lessons Learned |
| CIP-008-6 R4.1 | Report Attributes to E-ISAC |
CIP-009
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-009-6 R1.1 | Recovery Plan Conditions for Activation |
| CIP-009-6 R1.2 | Roles and Responsibilities for Recovery |
| CIP-009-6 R1.3 | Backup and Storage Processes |
| CIP-009-6 R1.4 | Verify Backup Integrity |
| CIP-009-6 R1.5 | Preserve Data for Cyber Security Incident |
| CIP-009-6 R2.1 | Test Recovery Plan Annually |
| CIP-009-6 R2.2 | Test Sample Backup Information |
| CIP-009-6 R2.3 | Test Recovery on a Representative Environment |
| CIP-009-6 R3.1 | Update Recovery Plan After Test |
CIP-010
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-010-4 R1.1 | Develop Baseline Configurations |
| CIP-010-4 R1.2 | Authorize and Document Configuration Changes |
| CIP-010-4 R1.3 | Update Baseline Within 30 Days |
| CIP-010-4 R1.4 | Verify Security Controls After Change |
| CIP-010-4 R1.5 | Test Changes in Test Environment |
| CIP-010-4 R1.6 | Verify Software Authenticity and Integrity |
| CIP-010-4 R2.1 | Monitor Baseline Configuration |
| CIP-010-4 R3.1 | Paper Vulnerability Assessment Every 15 Months |
| CIP-010-4 R3.2 | Active Vulnerability Assessment Every 36 Months |
| CIP-010-4 R3.3 | Vulnerability Assessment Prior to New BCS Commissioning |
| CIP-010-4 R3.4 | Action Plan from Assessment Findings |
| CIP-010-4 R4.1 | Transient Cyber Asset and Removable Media Management |
CIP-011
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-011-3 R1.1 | BCSI Identification |
| CIP-011-3 R1.2 | Protect and Securely Handle BCSI |
| CIP-011-3 R2.1 | Prevent Unauthorized Retrieval from Reuse Media |
| CIP-011-3 R2.2 | Prevent Unauthorized Retrieval from Disposed Media |
CIP-012
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-012-1 R1.1 | Identify Security Protection for Real-Time Assessment Data |
| CIP-012-1 R1.2 | Identify Demarcation Points |
| CIP-012-1 R1.3 | Responsibilities Between Control Centers |
CIP-013
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-013-2 R1.1 | Identify and Assess Supply Chain Risks |
| CIP-013-2 R1.2.1 | Vendor Security Event Notification |
| CIP-013-2 R1.2.2 | Vendor Personnel Access Termination Notification |
| CIP-013-2 R1.2.3 | Disclosure of Vendor-Known Vulnerabilities |
| CIP-013-2 R1.2.4 | Verify Integrity and Authenticity of Vendor Software |
| CIP-013-2 R1.2.5 | Coordination of Vendor Remote Access Controls |
| CIP-013-2 R1.2.6 | Coordination with Vendors on EACMS |
| CIP-013-2 R2 | Implement Supply Chain Risk Plan |
| CIP-013-2 R3 | Review and Approve Supply Chain Plan Every 15 Months |
CIP-014
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CIP-014-3 R1 | Identify Critical Transmission Stations and Substations |
| CIP-014-3 R2 | Third-Party Verification of Risk Assessment |
| CIP-014-3 R3 | Notify Owners of Primary Control Center |
| CIP-014-3 R4 | Threat and Vulnerability Evaluation |
| CIP-014-3 R5 | Develop Physical Security Plan |
| CIP-014-3 R6 | Third-Party Review of Threat Evaluation and Plan |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NERC CIP?
NERC CIP is a compliance framework from North America with 18 domains and 132 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 132 controls organised across 18 domains. The largest domains are CIP-007 (20 controls), CIP-004 (15 controls), CIP-006 (13 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NERC CIP map to?
NERC CIP maps to 561 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are API 1164 (8% coverage), IEC 62443 (8% coverage), BIMCO Cyber Security (8% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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