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Electronic Security Perimeters

ID Number: RRC-CIP-005-1

(CIP) Critical Infrastructure Protection

Purpose: To protect BES Cyber Systems (BCS) against compromise by permitting only known and controlled communication to reduce the likelihood of misoperation or instability in the Bulk Electric System (BES).

Noticed
Status: Board Approved
  1. The TAC Recommendation Submittal Package for the Electronic Security Perimeters (RRC-CIP-005-1) and Supply Chain Risk Management (RRC-CIP-013-1) 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