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NERC CIP Cyber Security Awareness Program | Huntress

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NERC CIP Cyber Security Awareness Program | Huntress

NERC CIP-004 R1 mandates a Cyber Security Awareness Program for NERC entities, with specific requirements that apply to Low Impact entities as well. The regulation establishes baseline expectations for security training and awareness across the bulk electric system industry.

Why it matters: Operators of bulk electric systems and NERC-registered entities must design and implement compliant awareness programs or face regulatory penalties, and must demonstrate program effectiveness during compliance audits.

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