WASHINGTON, D.C. – The North American Electric Reliability
Corporation welcomes the Administration’s Executive Order focused on improving
the nation’s cybersecurity and protecting federal government networks. NERC, its
Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis
Center (E-ISAC) and the electricity industry aggressively address security
through mandatory cyber and physical standards and place a high priority on
information sharing.
“We appreciate the increased focus on cybersecurity
in the Executive Order, in particular the emphasis on improved information
sharing,” said Manny Cancel, NERC senior vice president and chief executive
officer of the E-ISAC. “The E-ISAC relies heavily on intelligence provided by
government agencies, industry partners and the insight gained through voluntary
information sharing from our asset owners and operators. Cooperation and collaboration
are fundamental aspects of our ability to share timely and actionable
information with members and partners required to mitigate their exposure to
these threats.”
NERC and the E-ISAC look forward to working with
our public-private partners, including the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council,
to address the marked increase in cyber and physical security threats. Together
we share a commitment to reinforcing the reliability and security of the bulk
power system by creating a strong, knowledge-based defense built on sharing and
collaboration.
Executive
Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity
