Welcome to the final post in our IT Fundamentals for Power Plant Operators series! We’ve explored cybersecurity essentials and control system basics—now it’s time to dive into the power of data and advanced IT concepts shaping the future of power plant operations. Why Data Matters in Power Plant Operations Data is the lifeblood of modern...
Welcome back to our “IT Fundamentals for Power Plant Operators” series! In our first post, we tackled the crucial topic of cybersecurity. Today, we’re diving into the heart of power plant operations – Control System Basics. These are the brain and nervous system of your plant, constantly monitoring and adjusting to keep everything running smoothly....
Because Genieall works with many companies in the energy space, we thought we’d add a post about specifically for power plant operators, those hard working folks that help keep our lights on and our computers buzzing. So here it is: cybersecurity basics for power plant operators! Welcome to the first in a three-part series designed...
In today’s interconnected world, the energy sector faces an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. While many energy companies operating in North America are familiar with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Security Integration Plan (SIP) standards, which govern the Bulk Electric System (BES), the reality is that numerous organizations manage assets on a global...
Today, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are more connected to corporate IT networks than ever. With many organizations deploying new industrial devices into the environment, deep integration between IT, cloud, and industrial networks is creating many security challenges to digitization efforts. Having visited multiple facilities over the last decade, the Genieall team observed common security gaps that make systems...
As the world becomes more interconnected, organizations are looking to streamline operations and improve safety and security. The implications of the pandemic are driving many industrial companies to search for an integrated technology solution that is resilient, automated, and scalable. One that leverages the traditional communication protocols while providing the flexibility and interconnectivity which in...
This is an excerpt from Genieall’s speaking session at CanWEA O&M Summit 2020. Drive up to a facility, the gate is unlocked. Walk into the O&M building and grab a seat. So far, no one has asked your name or for your credentials. Chat with the O&M manager and provide them with a site review plan...
Please note, this is Part 2 of 2 in the series dedicated to Top 12 NERC CIP Compliance Considerations. In Part 1, we talked about the following NERC CIP compliance considerations for North American organizations that are doing business in the Energy sector: We also provided some recommendations for each of the above-listed items. This...
Please note, this is Part 1 of 2 in the series dedicated to Top 12 NERC CIP Compliance Considerations. North American organizations that conduct business in the Energy sector are subject to strict compliance requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) standards. Non-compliance may result in penalties and sanctions (i.e. failed...
