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Anticipation of Key Challenges of Implementing Emerging Automation Tools for Vulnerability Management and Risk Assessment in a NERC Environment

Author(s) Suchismita Chatterjee
Country United States
Abstract The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is vital in safeguarding the North American power grid. This organization is responsible for developing and enforcing reliability standards, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring the secure operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES).
To address the increasing threat of cyberattacks and physical security breaches, NERC established the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) reliability standards. These standards provide a framework for protecting critical infrastructure, including power plants, transmission lines, and control systems, from potential disruptions. Entities responsible for maintaining the reliability of the power grid face numerous challenges in complying with NERC CIP standards. These challenges include an ever-evolving threat landscape, complex technical requirements, and the need for continuous improvement.
Emerging automation tools offer a promising solution to these challenges by streamlining compliance, enhancing security, and mitigating risks. However, implementing these tools in NERC environments presents unique challenges that must be carefully considered.
This paper anticipates the key challenges of implementing emerging automation tools for vulnerability management and risk assessment in NERC environments. Challenges include production sensitivity, cost/feature mismatch, labor mismatch, safety concerns, customized mitigation, and prioritization of vulnerabilities for vulnerability management. Challenges for risk assessment include complex systems integration, the viability of integrating automation and its monitoring and adaptation, ongoing training and standardization, vendor risk assessments, and data breach notification. Despite these challenges, automation tools offer significant benefits, including improved security, reduced risk, increased efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced system performance. The report also provides an overview of emerging automation tools, relevant NERC CIP requirements, the impact of automation on existing security processes, potential risks and vulnerabilities, and best practices for successful implementation. The question is, are we yet to anticipate a fully commissioned automated system for the NERC environment and evaluate the feasibility of minimalizing human interference? How much caution is enough to mitigate the attack and its key challenges?
Keywords NERC CIP, Automation Tools, Vulnerability Management, Risk Assessment, Cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Power Grid, Reliability Standards, Best Practices, Emerging Threats
Field Computer > Data / Information
Published In Volume 2, Issue 4, July-August 2020
Published On 2020-08-06
Cite This Anticipation of Key Challenges of Implementing Emerging Automation Tools for Vulnerability Management and Risk Assessment in a NERC Environment - Suchismita Chatterjee - IJFMR Volume 2, Issue 4, July-August 2020. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2020.v02i04.34980
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2020.v02i04.34980
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8334b
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