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BES Cyber System Categorization

ID Number: RRC-CIP-002-1

(CIP) Critical Infrastructure Protection

Purpose: To identify and categorize BES Cyber Systems (BCS) and their associated BES Cyber Assets (BCA) for the application of cyber security requirements commensurate with the adverse impact that loss, compromise, or misuse of those BCS could have on the reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES). Identification and categorization of BCS that support appropriate protection against compromises that could result in instability, uncontrolled separations, or Cascading within the BES.

Noticed
Status: Board Approved
  1. The TAC Recommendation Submittal Package for the BES Cyber System Categorization (RRC-CIP-002-1) and Security Management Controls (RRC-CIP-003-1) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, each developed by Working Groups led by the RRC’s Chief Technical Officer. This package was noticed on June 23, 2025, and is slated for action by the Board on July 7, 2025.

    • Standards Development