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FortiSOAR NERC CIP 002 Solution Pack: Strengthening Cybersecurity for Bulk Electric Systems

The OT Compliance NERC CIP 002 Solution Pack is a comprehensive and compliant approach to managing cybersecurity for Bulk Electric Systems (BES). It adheres to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) 002-5.1a standard, playing a pivotal role in identifying, categorizing, and evaluating BES Cyber Systems.

Use Case Benefits:

  1. Risk Mitigation: The solution pack enables the identification and categorization of BES Cyber Systems, allowing for the application of cybersecurity measures to prevent adverse impacts on the reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System.

  2. Efficient Asset Correlation: The "Correlate Assets" action facilitates the correlation of associated assets with BES Cyber System records, providing a clear overview of the electric grid infrastructure.

  3. Impact Evaluation Wizard: The "Evaluate Impact" action initiates a step-by-step wizard for assessing the impact of BES Cyber Systems. Users can review associated assets, provide entity and control systems information, and assess impact rating criteria to ensure a thorough evaluation.

  4. Documentation and Reporting: The solution pack includes features such as adding comments, recording impact assessments, and generating impact assessment summary reports, ensuring transparent documentation of cybersecurity efforts.

  5. Automated Categorization: The "BES Cyber Asset Categorization" section provides a playbook for labeling assets based on BES Cyber Category, streamlining the categorization process and enhancing overall system organization.

  6. Scheduled Compliance Checks: The set of schedules facilitates adherence to NERC CIP 002-5.1a requirements by sending emails listing Impact Non-Evaluated Cyber Systems and reminders for evaluations conducted over a year ago. This helps in proactively addressing compliance issues.

  7. User-Friendly Dashboard: The NERC CIP 002-5.1a compliance dashboard provides a visual overview of BES Cyber Systems, offering insights into categorization and compliance status, promoting better decision-making. 

In conclusion, the solution pack is designed to address real-world challenges in the electric power sector, ensuring that organizations can enhance their cybersecurity posture and comply with industry regulations effectively.

 

Reference:https://fortisoar.contenthub.fortinet.com//detail.html?entity=oT-Compliance-NERCCIP-002&version=1.0....

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