Starting from zero
Newly registered GOs and GOPs need a categorization, policies and a low impact plan, often within months.
For generation
From new registration to audit-ready: CIP for generators and IPPs.
In 2026 NERC registered hundreds of new inverter-based resource owners and operators. Most start with low impact systems, a vendor-heavy remote access model and no CIP program at all. CIP Sentry gets you organized fast.
Generation owners face some of the fastest-changing CIP obligations, especially with inverter-based resource registration in 2026 and low impact vendor access controls now enforceable. CIP Sentry gives a clear, repeatable structure from the first categorization onward.
The challenges we hear most
Vendor-managed sites
OEM and O&M providers reach solar, wind and storage controls remotely, which is exactly what CIP-003-9 Section 6 targets.
Portfolios, not plants
Owners with many small sites need one consistent program, not a binder per project.
How CIP Sentry helps
Built for how generation owners & operators actually work.
CIP-002 categorization with reasons
Record each asset's impact rating and the Attachment 1 criterion behind it, and review it on the 15-month clock.
CIP-003-9 plans, including vendor access
Build the low impact plan section by section, including how you determine, disable and monitor vendor electronic remote access.
One program across sites
Policies, awareness, incident response tests and transient cyber asset controls standardized across the portfolio.
Ready to grow
If a site crosses a medium impact threshold, the medium impact modules are already there.
Standards that matter most for you
CIP-002BES Cyber System CategorizationRate every BES Cyber System high, medium or low impact and keep the list current.CIP-003Security Management ControlsPolicies, CIP Senior Manager approvals and a low impact plan that stays reviewed.CIP-005Electronic Security Perimeter(s)Document ESPs, access points and interactive remote access controls.CIP-008Incident Reporting and Response PlanningResponse plans, reportable incident handling and 15-month plan tests.CIP-010Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability AssessmentsBaselines, authorized changes, 35-day monitoring and vulnerability assessments.
Questions from generation owners & operators
We were just registered as a Category 2 GO/GOP. Where do we start?
With CIP-002: identify your BES assets and categorize their BES Cyber Systems. For most inverter-based sites that means low impact, so CIP-003-9 policies and the Attachment 1 plan come next, including vendor electronic remote access controls.
Our O&M contractor manages the plant network. Are we still responsible?
Yes. The registered entity is responsible for compliance even when a contractor operates the systems. Your plan must cover how vendor access is determined, disabled and monitored.
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