NERC CIP-014: Physical Security - Regulatory Compliance and Real World Implementation

摘要

CIP-014 was developed in response to increased awareness of the importance of resiliency of the bulk electric system and the possibility of physical attack to substations. The purpose of the standard is "to identify and protect transmission stations and transmission substations, and their associated primary control centers, that if rendered inoperable or damaged as a result of a physical attack could result in widespread instability, uncontrolled separation, or cascading within an interconnection." The standard outlines a systematic approach, including six specific requirements, but including flexibility in assessment methodologies and design of physical security measures at identified stations. The CIP-014 rule will certainly lead to modifications of some existing substations. The coordinated efforts of knowledgeable systems planning engineers, substation and civil engineers, and security professionals are required to determine the most appropriate physical security design solutions. In this manner, transmission owners can comply with the new rule, but more importantly, protect the country's most critical infrastructure - the electric grid.