NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training Boot Camp

Transform your career in 5 days

Our intensive five-day program covers the current and upcoming enforceable standards, explores compliance best practices and equips you with the knowledge and skills to build effective compliance programs. Whether you’re a BES asset owner, operations personnel or compliance manager, this NERC CIP training empowers you to navigate the complex landscape of NERC CIP compliance and contributes to the overall security of critical infrastructure. Join us and transform your career in just five days.

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Course essentials

Boot camp at a glance

  • Method

    Live online, in-person or team onsite

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Experience

    1-3 years

  • Average salary

    $107,000

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What you'll learn

Training overview

During our boot camp, you become a proficient expert in North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and ensure the security of critical assets used in operating the Bulk Electric System (BES). Our boot camp covers the following:

  • NERC CIP overview: Understand the history, development and enforcement process of NERC CIP standards.
  • Scope and compliance: Learn the requirements and implications of NERC CIP compliance standards for BES asset owners and operators.
  • Security awareness and training: Enhance your knowledge of security awareness, training and policies to meet low-impact requirements.
  • Personnel security: Explore the importance of personnel security in maintaining the integrity of BES Cyber Systems.
  • Cyber systems protection: Master physical and systems security management to safeguard BES Cyber Systems.
  • Incident response and recovery: Develop effective incident response and recovery plans to mitigate cybersecurity incidents.
  • Configuration management: Learn best practices for configuration management, security vulnerability assessments and data protection.
  • Supply chain security: Understand the significance of supply chain security in maintaining the resilience of critical infrastructure.
  • Key substation protection: Explore the physical protection measures for key substations in the Bulk Electric System.
  • Future directions of NERC CIP: Gain insights into the evolving landscape of NERC CIP certification and emerging trends.

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What's included

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  • 90-day extended access to Boot Camp components, including class recordings
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Free 90-day Infosec Skills subscription (access to 1,400+ additional courses and labs)
  • Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
  • Pre-study learning path

What makes the Infosec CIP prep course different?

You can rest assured that the CIP training materials are fully updated and synced with the latest version of the exam. With 20 years of training experience, we stand by our CIP training with 100% satisfaction guaranteed. This means if you’re not 100% satisfied with your training at the end of the first day, you may withdraw and enroll in a different online or in-person course.

Before your boot camp

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take the NERC CIP Boot Camp. However, a general understanding of critical infrastructure is recommended.

Syllabus

Training schedule

Day 1
Morning session

Introduction to NERC, FERC and NERC CIP

Short history of NERC CIP

Afternoon session

What does it mean to comply with NERC CIP?

Evening session

What are the currently-enforceable CIP standards? What is coming soon?

Schedule may vary from class to class

Day 2
Morning session

CIP-002: Sets scope for NERC CIP

CIP-003: Security awareness, security training, security policies and low impact requirements

Afternoon session

CIP-004: Personnel

Evening session

CIP-005: Firewalls, electronic security perimeters, interactive remote access

Schedule may vary from class to class

Day 3
Morning session

CIP-006: Physical security of BES Cyber Systems

CIP-007: Systems security management

Afternoon session

CIP-008: Incident response plans

Evening session

CIP-009: Backup and recovery plans

Schedule may vary from class to class

Day 4
Morning session

CIP-010: Configuration management, security vulnerability assessments, laptops and USB sticks

Afternoon session

CIP-011: Information protection, device disposal or reuse

Evening session

CIP-012: Protection of communications between control centers

Day 5
Morning session

CIP-013: Supply chain security

CIP-014: Physical protection of key substations

Afternoon session

The biggest issue in NERC CIP today: Why can’t we put BES Cyber Systems in the cloud?

Evening session

What’s the longer-term direction for NERC CIP?

Schedule may vary from class to class

Guaranteed results

Our boot camp guarantees

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If you’re not 100% satisfied with your training at the end of the first day, you may withdraw and enroll in a different online or in-person course.

Knowledge Transfer Guarantee

If an employee leaves within three months of obtaining certification, Infosec will train a different employee at the same organization tuition-free for up to one year.

Unlock team training discounts

If you’re like many of our clients, employee certification is more than a goal — it’s a business requirement. Connect with our team to learn more about our training discounts.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a NERC CIP?
NERC CIP stands for North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection. It refers to a set of cybersecurity standards developed by NERC to ensure the protection of assets used to operate North America’s Bulk Electric System (BES).
What are the NERC CIP requirements?
The NERC CIP requirements are a comprehensive set of standards that organizations must adhere to in order to protect critical infrastructure assets. These requirements cover various areas such as cybersecurity policies, access controls, incident response planning, physical security measures, personnel training and more.
Why is NERC CIP important?
NERC CIP is important because it establishes cybersecurity standards and best practices to protect the Bulk Electric System. The reliability and security of the electric grid are crucial for ensuring the stability and continuity of essential services, such as power supply to homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. Compliance with NERC CIP helps mitigate cyber risks, safeguard critical infrastructure assets and enhance the overall resilience of the electric power industry.

You're in good company

SM

Incredible! I have attended classes where the instructor just read PowerPoints — our instructor added so much additional information to the class and knows the field of security inside and out! I was very pleased with his knowledge and instructional skills.

Sheree Moore, Mobile County Public Schools

WJ

I went to West Point for my bachelor’s, Columbia for my master’s and had multiple Army-led courses, and this ranks as one of the best, most engaging courses that I have ever had.

William Jack, Deloitte Consulting, LLC

EH

The instructor was able to take material that prior to the class had made no sense and explained it in real-world scenarios that were able to be understood.

Erik Heiss, United States Air Force

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