The Role of a Highly Monitored Repository for Storing Architectures and Build Documents in the NERC Environment

Authors: Suchismita Chatterjee, Satish Kumar Malaraju

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37082/IJIRMPS.v11.i2.232146

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g854ww

Country: United States

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Abstract: The critical nature of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) environment demands stringent measures to protect architectural designs and build documents that support Bulk Electric System (BES) operations. This paper examines the pivotal role of a highly monitored repository in safeguarding such sensitive information. It emphasizes the repository's importance in meeting NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements, reducing cybersecurity risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. By incorporating robust access controls, detailed audit trails, and continuous monitoring, a highly monitored repository minimizes the risks of unauthorized access, data tampering, and insider threats. Additionally, it facilitates secure collaboration and version control, enabling operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with NERC standards. The paper concludes by presenting best practices for implementing and managing such repositories, underlining their necessity in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical infrastructure documentation

Keywords: NERC CIP, highly monitored repository, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, access control, audit trails, regulatory compliance, BES documentation, insider threats, secure collaboration.

Paper Id: 232146

Published On: 2023-04-17

Published In: Volume 11, Issue 2, March-April 2023

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