NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training Boot Camp
Transform your career in 5 days
Course essentials
Boot camp at a glance
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Method
Live online, in-person or team onsite
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Duration
5 days
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Experience
1-3 years of experience
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Average salary
$107,000
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.
Who should attend
The NERC CIP Boot Camp is designed for a diverse range of professionals with roles and responsibilities related to Bulk Electrical System (BES) asset ownership, operation, compliance and critical infrastructure protection. Here’s what you’ll gain from attending the boot camp:
- Bulk Electrical System (BES) asset owners and operators
- Operations and support personnel
- Compliance managers, coordinators, and analysts
- Professionals responsible for critical infrastructure protection
- Anyone who wants to learn more about the NERC CIP standards
By attending the NERC CIP training, professionals from various backgrounds can acquire the knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to effectively navigate the complex landscape of NERC CIP standards and contribute to protecting critical infrastructure.
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What's included
Everything you need to know
- 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
Syllabus
Training schedule
Day 1
Introduction to NERC, FERC and NERC CIP
Short history of NERC CIP
What does it mean to comply with NERC CIP?
What are the currently-enforceable CIP standards? What is coming soon?
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 2
CIP-002: Sets scope for NERC CIP
CIP-003: Security awareness, security training, security policies and low impact requirements
CIP-004: Personnel
CIP-005: Firewalls, electronic security perimeters, interactive remote access
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 3
CIP-006: Physical security of BES Cyber Systems
CIP-007: Systems security management
CIP-008: Incident response plans
CIP-009: Backup and recovery plans
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 4
CIP-010: Configuration management, security vulnerability assessments, laptops and USB sticks
CIP-011: Information protection, device disposal or reuse
CIP-012: Protection of communications between control centers
Day 5
CIP-013: Supply chain security
CIP-014: Physical protection of key substations
The biggest issue in NERC CIP today: Why can’t we put BES Cyber Systems in the cloud?
What’s the longer-term direction for NERC CIP?
Schedule may vary from class to class
What's next?
After you finish the NERC CIP compliance training
Completing the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training Boot Camp is a valuable step on the infrastructure management and security professional path. Infosec offers free 90-day access to Infosec Skills, our comprehensive library of cybersecurity courses, including additional training on risk identity and assessment and other relevant domains.
You can continue learning, earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, and stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in risk and information systems control.
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.
Exam Prep
What are some tips I should know when preparing for the NERC CIP exam?
When you enroll in this boot camp, you’ll get immediate access to training materials to help prepare you for the NERC CIP training. In addition, you’ll have 90 days of access to additional training courses and materials once your boot camp is over. By enrolling, you’ll have everything you need to succeed before, during and after your boot camp.
Exam Process
How does the NERC examination process work?
NERC has a certification program that is done at the organizational level. Individuals taking this boot camp will not receive NERC CIP certification; however, they will be better equipped to understand the process and help their organization apply for certification.
More information on the process for organization certification can be found in Section 500 and Appendix 5A of the NERC Rules of Procedure. Please refer to the NERC website for more information on NERC CIP certification, the application process and other details.
Career Opportunities
What are the career opportunities like for NERC CIP certified professionals?
NERC CIP compliance applies to many roles; most NERC CIP professionals typically hold titles related to protecting assets used to operate North America’s Bulk Electric System (BES). Common job titles individuals with NERC CIP compliance training may have are:
- System administrators
- Physical security specialists
- Compliance coordinators
Positions that require NERC CIP compliance training vary based on organizational structure, industry and involvement in the operation and protection of Bulk Electric Systems.
What job titles are most common for people with CIP certification?
Some common positions that this certification can help you land include:
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Compliance manager
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Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) manager
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Security analyst
Average Salary
NERC CIP certification salary expectations
Due to the importance of safeguarding critical infrastructure, NERC CIP-certified individuals enjoy a competitive salary. On average, people with job titles such as systems protection engineer, compliance manager and critical infrastructure protection manager make an average of $107,177 annually. However, the exact salary largely depends on job title, experience and organization.
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.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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You're in good company
Sheree Moore, Mobile County Public SchoolsIncredible! 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.
William Jack, Deloitte Consulting, LLCI 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.
Erik Heiss, United States Air ForceThe 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.
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