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Cyber Security
For help complying with mandatory NERC CIP standards for cyber security and to protect your Smart Grid investments, turn to the experts at N-Dimension Solutions Inc. for their deep knowledge of the federal requirements, proven products, and commitment to public power.
Removing the Complexity of Cyber Security Compliance
For assistance meeting the U.S. Government’s requirements for cyber security and infrastructure protection for the North American bulk power system and for protection of Smart Grid assets, municipal electric systems may now turn to the experts at N-Dimension Solutions Inc.
N-Dimension Solutions is offering cyber security products and professional services to APPA members at national discount pricing arranged by Hometown Connections. This alliance helps APPA members comply with NERC CIP standards for addressing cyber reliability and physical security that became mandatory in 2009.
N-Dimension Solutions assists critical infrastructure organizations with the protection of their Control Systems and Information Systems by providing Cyber Security Solutions that facilitate compliance with industry-specific security standards such as NERC CIP and conform to guidelines from agencies such as the Department of Energy and NIST. N-Dimension Solutions and its world class industry leading business partners are assisting utilities around the globe with cyber security protection for their portion of the Smart Grid.
Products and Services to Fit All Public Power Systems
To support compliance with federal regulations and emerging best practices, and to address the range of resources available to public power communities, N-Dimension Solutions is offering four categories of services to the APPA membership:
Cyber Security Assessment
A team from N-Dimension Solutions works on site at the utility for several days and then prepares a detailed report that documents current utility practices, identifies vulnerabilities, and suggests improved technology and procedures.
Cyber Security & Infrastructure Professional Services
In addition to providing an all-encompassing security assessment of the utility’s IT Infrastructure and overall security, N-Dimension Solutions can guide the utility through the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive security plans, policies, and solutions.
Cyber Security Products
For a utility building in-house capability for its cyber security program, N-Dimension Solutions offers a modular hardware and software platform designed to meet the unique needs of the utility industry. The platform offers legacy system support, NERC-CIP compliance reporting, customized SCADA security features, interfaces that emphasize ease of use, standard and customizable reports, centralized data collection, and data integrity verification.
Application Service Provider (ASP)
Public power utilities may outsource the design, deployment, and operation of their cyber security programs to the experts at N-Dimension Solutions. The service offers 7x24x365 coverage by cyber security professionals. The utility avoids the hiring and training of expensive specialists. The utility retains control of its cyber information through remote access to their specific data, customized reports, and real-time insight via secured web portal. The utility can contact the service desk at any time and receive real-time alerts and threat notifications.
HD Supply Utilities
N-Dimension Solutions distributes its cyber security products and professional services through HD Supply Utilities, the largest electric utilities distributor in North America. Cyber security is a major component of the Company’s turnkey solution for the Smart Grid. Today, HD Supply Utilities serves many APPA members.
Perfect for Public Power
N-Dimension Solutions addresses the specific needs of APPA members:
--Cyber security assessments specifically designed for municipal operating environments.
--Developed repeatable and scalable practices based on the NERC CIP standards and best practices such as ISO and NIST.
--Deliverables include current state assessment, gap to standards, prioritized recommendations, solution design, and implementation quotation.
--Deep domain knowledge of cyber security in utility operations and proven methodology provides value to clients.
--Positioned as part of Smart Grid solution set.
--Dedicated to removing the burden and complexity of cyber security compliance from public power in a cost-efficient manner.
--Coverage includes SCADA, substation, AMI, and power plant security.
Contact Us
For more information on how N-Dimension Solutions simplifies cyber security compliance, contact your Hometown Connections representative.
Visit the N-Dimension Solutions web site to learn more.
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