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ICS456: Essentials for NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection

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    Learn how to manage recurring tasks and strategies for CIP program maintenance
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    Learn how to breakdown the complexity of NERC CIP in order to communicate with your leadership
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    Understand what to expect in your next CIP audit, how to prepare supporting evidence and how to avoid common pitfalls

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

The ICS456: Essentials for NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection course empowers students with knowledge of the what and the how of the version 5/6/7 standards. The course addresses the role of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Regional Entities, provides multiple approaches for identifying and categorizing BES Cyber Systems, and helps asset owners determine the requirements applicable to specific implementations.

Delivery method
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Face to face

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Virtual

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Digital

Course duration
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43 hours

Competency level
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Working

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Delivery method
  • face to face icon

    Face to face

  • Virtual icon

    Virtual

  • Digital icon

    Digital

Course duration
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43 hours

Competency level
  • Working icon

    Working