Protection and Control

Protection and Control

Description

The reliable, selective, and high-speed performance of protection and control devices throughout the power system is necessary to mitigate damage to vital and expensive system equipment, reduce the risk of serious personal danger, and to maintain power system stability and acceptable power quality. The program brings industry professionals together to identify, discuss, and develop solutions to common as well as new and emerging issues. 

Focus Areas:

  • P&C Management: Assets, Strategies, Planning, Training and Processes
  • Testing, Maintenance and Commissioning
  • Designs, Standards, Philosophies and Good Utility Practices
  • Automation/Digital Stations/Smart Systems
  • New and Emerging Protection Technologies
  • P&C Compliance

Working Groups:

  • Generation
  • Digital Substations
  • Distribution Protection
  • Wildfire Mitigation & Resiliency
Webinar

Best Practices for Implementing NERC CIP Standards in Utility Environments: A Comprehensive Approach

Apr 8, 2025 • Virtual - Webex
Compliance with regulatory standards such as the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) standards are mandatory for electric utilities. This webinar will present a comprehensive examination of best practices for implementing key NERC CIP standards, including CIP-002-5.1a Cyber Security – BES Cyber System Categorization, CIP-003-8 Cyber Security – Security Management Controls, CIP-007-6 Cyber Security – System Security Management, CIP-010-4 Cyber Security – Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments, and CIP-011-3 Cyber Security – Information Protection within utility environments. Drawing on Powertech’s extensive experience supporting a major local electricity utility, this presentation will offer insights into effective methodologies and approaches for achieving NERC CIP compliance. Through practical application examples, key strategies for identifying critical cyber assets, managing system security, conducting configuration change management, and vulnerability assessments in alignment with NERC CIP standards are highlighted. By synthesizing real-world experience and best practices, this paper aims to provide utility stakeholders with actionable insights to enhance their NERC CIP compliance efforts and strengthen the cybersecurity posture of their critical infrastructure.