New York's new cybersecurity law, Chapter 177 of 2025 (S.7672A / A.6769A), introduces mandatory incident reporting, ransom payment disclosures, annual training, and data protection requirements for public-sector entities. Its broad definitions suggest applicability to both IT and OT systems, signaling a significant expansion in cybersecurity oversight for municipalities and public authorities.
Read MoreNERC is asking for industry input on the future of CIP Standards. As part of its 2025 Work Plan, NERC has launched a survey to identify and prioritize emerging security risks to the Bulk Power System. The results will directly inform a roadmap for updating the CIP Standards to address today’s evolving threat landscape. What’s happening, why it matters, and how you can participate before the July 22 deadline.
Read MoreFERC has officially closed Docket RM20-12-000, ending a five-year inquiry into potential gaps in the CIP Reliability Standards. While the docket is withdrawn, the underlying concerns—data security, anomaly detection, and coordinated cyberattacks—are being addressed through recent standards like CIP-015-1 (INSM) and proposed updates to CIP-003.
Read MoreOn June 26, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued Order No. 907, approving the new NERC Reliability Standard CIP-015-1: Cyber Security – Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM). This marks a critical shift in how we approach cybersecurity within the Bulk Electric System. It also raises the bar significantly on what’s expected for visibility inside the network perimeter.
Read MoreCanada is proposing sweeping changes to strengthen its cyber resilience through Bill C‑8. This two-part legislation enhances federal powers over telecom infrastructure and establishes enforceable cybersecurity obligations for critical infrastructure operators. Read our full breakdown of what it means, who it impacts, and what’s next in Parliament.
Read MoreAs Long Duration Energy Storage Systems (LDES) become essential to the future of grid resiliency and renewable integration, the infusion of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) into these technologies presents a range of strategic risks. These include cybersecurity vulnerabilities, operational uncertainties, automation-induced failures, and regulatory gaps. This white paper outlines the major categories of risk and identifies key government, regulatory, and standards bodies responsible for managing and mitigating these challenges.
Read MoreNERC’s CIP-002 Project 2021-03 (Phase 2) introduces key updates to improve clarity and consistency in identifying and classifying BES Cyber Systems. The revisions address long-standing ambiguities by clarifying functional entity roles, refining the treatment of communication protocol converters, revising Criterion 1.3 to establish objective criteria for high-impact control centers, and expanding Criterion 2.6 to include control centers operated by Generator Operators and Transmission Owners. These changes aim to eliminate gaps in protection, align risk-based categorizations across all entities, and support more consistent compliance with CIP standards.
Read MoreOn June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a new Executive Order (EO) titled “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Orders 13694 and 14144.” This directive serves as a recalibration of federal cybersecurity strategy, signaling a shift away from prescriptive mandates toward more targeted, agency-specific authority and risk-informed investment in critical initiatives. It amends prior EOs while preserving core elements of federal cybersecurity policy.
Read MoreAs cyber threats grow more complex, the EU energy sector is turning to stress testing to bolster its resilience. This post explores ENISA’s 2025 Cyber Stress Test Handbook and how it helps energy providers simulate real-world attacks, uncover vulnerabilities, and strengthen defenses in alignment with NIS2, CER, and the Cyber Solidarity Act.
Read MoreDespite significant investments in technical controls, frameworks, and compliance efforts such as NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, and NERC CIP standards, many organizations still struggle with implementing effective cybersecurity programs. The root of this challenge is not just technology or documentation — it's human behavior.
Read MoreA strong Incident Response Plan (IRP) is more than just a document—it’s a foundation built on key elements like asset inventory, network diagrams, logging, communication strategies, backups, and clear roles. In this blog, Dan Ricci, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at Ampyx Cyber, breaks down the critical components every IRP needs to be resilient and effective in the face of cyber incidents.
Read MoreOn April 24, 2025, Patrick Miller testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on the growing cybersecurity and supply chain risks facing U.S. energy infrastructure. My testimony focused on how Chinese state-aligned actors are embedding themselves within critical systems and why securing our grid is essential to preserving America's economic leadership, technological advancement, and national security.
Read MorePatrick C. Miller of Ampyx Cyber testifies in front of the Senate U.S. - China Economic and Security Review Commission on Thursday, April 24 about the threat of Chinese-made technologies in U.S. critical infrastructure, including power systems and telecom. Here is a short interview with Patrick Miller about his testimony.
Read MoreIn the world of Bulk Electric System (BES) cybersecurity, signals of risk don’t always arrive with alarms blaring or malware lighting up dashboards. Sometimes, the signs are quieter—brute force login failures, odd port scans, or a sudden spike in account lockouts. The annual CIP-008-6 report, filed March 21, 2025 by NERC, shines a small but telling light on just such signals.
Read MoreAs Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies gain prominence in modern energy infrastructure, ensuring the safety of workers and surrounding communities is critical. By examining past incidents involving lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and other storage solutions, we can extract crucial lessons to mitigate risks in LDES deployment.
Read MoreAmpyx Cyber appoints Andrew A. Luccitti as Chief Revenue Officer to drive growth and strengthen cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure. With over 25 years of experience, Andrew joins CEO Patrick C Miller to enhance compliance, security, and cyber insurance readiness as the company expands its services.
Read MoreThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) under Docket No. RM24-7-000. This proposed rule seeks to approve NERC’s proposed Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standard CIP-015-1. The new standard focuses on Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM) to detect and address cyber threats within the electronic security perimeter of the Bulk Electric System (BES).
Read MoreThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) under Docket No. RM24-4-000, focusing on supply chain risk management (SCRM) for the Bulk-Power System (BPS). This proposed directive aims to fill critical gaps in existing NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and bolster the defenses of our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Read MoreIn its 2024 CIP audit report, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shared critical lessons learned from the latest round of reliability audits, revealing key areas where NERC-registered entities can strengthen their security posture. While many organizations successfully met compliance requirements, the report highlighted specific gaps in asset categorization, control center segmentation, and data protection that could pose significant operational risks.
Read MoreLeveraging Guidance from the Electric & Water Sectors and Broadening for all Critical Infrastructure. In an era marked by rapid digital transformation and increasing cyber threats, whether electric, water and wastewater systems, chemical, or any other of the critical infrastructure sectors, it is imperative for control system operators to be well-versed in recognizing and responding to cyber intrusions.
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