A small city utility in the Southeastern United States, operating as part of a cooperative, uses an Energy Management System to efficiently manage electricity generation, distribution, and consumption while providing reliable power to its community. Because the EMS is central to grid operations, the utility must meet strict NERC CIP requirements to protect system reliability and security. However, the breadth and complexity of NERC CIP compliance created significant operational strain for the utility, challenging its limited resources and expertise. To address this, the utility sought solutions to ease compliance burdens while maintaining regulatory adherence and safeguarding critical infrastructure.

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