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NRC Cyber Security Regulatory Program Development Background ANSI Nuclear Energy Standards Coordination Collaborative ( NESCC) Meeting November 3, 2014 Ralph Costello, Security Specialist Cyber Security Directorate Office of Nuclear Security & Incident Response. Introduction.
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NRC Cyber Security Regulatory Program Development Background ANSI Nuclear Energy Standards Coordination Collaborative (NESCC) Meeting November 3, 2014 Ralph Costello, Security Specialist Cyber Security Directorate Office of Nuclear Security & Incident Response
Introduction • Inter-Agency Cooperation • NRC Cyber Security Requirements • Consequence-Based Approach • NRC Inspections • Cyber Security Reporting • Next Steps
NRC Requirements • March 2009 Cyber Security Rule (10 CFR 73.54) – Requires that nuclear power plant licensees: • “Provide high assurance that digital computer and communication systems and networks are adequately protected against cyber attacks . . .” • “Establish, implement, and maintain a cyber security program” to protect critical digital assets (CDAs).
Scope of 10 CFR 73.54 • Safety-related and important-to-safety functions, • Security functions, • Emergency preparedness functions, including offsite communications, and • Support systems and equipment important to safety and security.
Phased Implementation Interim Milestones 1-7 (completed by 12/31/2012) • Cyber Security Plans • Addresses key threat vectors Milestone 8 (site specific dates through 2017) • Full cyber security program implementation • Procedures and training • Complete all design remediation actions
Consequence-Based Approach • Graded approach • Focus NRC and licensee resources on most significant issues • Direct vs. Indirect CDAs • Grouping of CDAs • Development of templates and examples for efficiency and consistent implementation
NRC Oversight • NRC inspections of Milestones 1-7 are ongoing • 39 inspections completed to date • Completion scheduled for 2015 • NRC inspections of full implementation of cyber security implementation will begin in 2016 (Milestone 8)
Cyber Security Event Notification Rule • Reporting requirements • Proposed rule was issued in 2011 • Public engagement • Public meetings • Public comments • Final rule scheduled for 2015
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