Enhancing NERC CIP Compliance with Private LTE: Secure Solutions for Utilities

Presenters:

Kyle Shepard

Chief Engineer of Cyber Programs
Sierra Nevada Corporation

Michael Finegan

Director, Ecosystem Program Management
Anterix

Phil De Carlo

Senior Field Applications Engineer
Digi International

Ensuring compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) standards is essential for utilities to protect critical assets and maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System.

This webinar, featuring experts from Digi International, Anterix, and Sierra Nevada Company, will explore how private LTE networks coupled with industrial IoT connectivity and security solutions can bolster security and streamline NERC CIP compliance. Attendees will learn how integrating 3GPP specifications with NERC CIP standards enhances communication security and reduces vulnerabilities. In this one-hour presentation, experts will cover the following:

• Description of NERC CIP standards
• Importance of leveraging private LTE networks to strengthen utility cybersecurity
• Integrating 3GPP and NERC CIP standards for comprehensive protection
• How using LTE with IoT cybersecurity solutions enhances real-time monitoring, incident detection, and secure reporting to meet NERC CIP standards
• Case studies outlining both the benefits and challenges in implementing these solutions