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FAQ's - How to Improve Security and Reduce NERC CIP Compliance Costs Using Smart Identification

In a recent Energy Central PowerSession - How to Improve Security and Reduce NERC CIP Compliance Costs Using Smart Identification we discussed the following:
- How PIV cards can enable utilities to better secure their physical and cyber-assets by controlling access to buildings and networks, as well as rendering passwords obsolete;
- How PIV cards can aid disaster-recovery efforts;
- How PIV cards can help utilities keep employee risk-assessments and training up to date;
- How PIV cards can be used to meet specific NERC CIP compliance standards.
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During the session. we had so many questions, that we were not able to address all of them live. So, we compiled this report with some FAQ's that should address many of the questions along with others that are commonly asked.
PS: If you missed this session, you can still access the on-demand recording here.
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