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Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems

ID Number: RRC-CIP-006-1

(CIP) Critical Infrastructure Protection

Purpose: To manage physical access to the Bulk Electric System (Cyber Systems (BCS) by specifying a physical security plan in support of protecting BCS compromise that could result in instability, uncontrolled separations, or Cascading within the BES.

Noticed

Related Notices

  1. RRC-CIP-008-1, -009-1, -010-1, & -012-1 VRF/VSL Tables Working Group Meeting

Status: Board Approved
  1. The TAC Recommendation Submittal Package for the Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems (RRC-CIP-006-1) and Physical Security (RRC-CIP-014-1) 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