CIP & Cloud Services: A New Way F...
CIP & Cloud Services: A New Way Forward
DirectConnect by DirectConnect
S5 · E2
Jan 28, 2026
18:00
Episode notes

NERC is considering a major shift in how CIP standards work — including a parallel “100 Series” designed for cloud and system-based environments.

In this episode of Direct Connect with Archer, Steve Parker and John Fallon break down:

  • Why the current device-focused model struggles with cloud
  • What a system-based approach could change
  • The compliance and audit complexity this may introduce
  • How vendors, utilities, and security programs could be affected

Link to the CIP & Cloud Services Document: https://www.nerc.com/globalassets/standards/projects/2023-09/white-pap ... 

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