An online publication reported that the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has approved a set of revised cyber-security standards for the North American bulk power system. NERC is an international self-regulatory authority for ensuring the reliability of the bulk electric power system in North America. It develops and enforces reliability standards, and under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, it has the power to fine violators for standards violations.
The 88% majority approval by the electric industry indicates strong support in the industry for the more stringent standards. "The approval of these revisions is evidence that NERC's industry-driven standards development process is producing results, with the aim of developing a strong foundation for the cyber security of the electric grid," said Michael Assante, Vice President and Chief Security Officer at NERC, in a statement. “The standards, if properly implemented, will develop the capabilities needed to secure critical infrastructure from cyber security threats," the statement noted.
The revised standards define 40 requirements that, when implemented, will provide a solid foundation of sound security practices. Audits for compliance with these comprehensive requirements will begin on July 1, 2009. Entities that fail to comply can be fined up to $1 million per day, per violation in the U.S., with other enforcement provisions in place throughout much of Canada, said NERC.
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