Securing the Grid:

As state-sponsored threat actors like Volt Typhoon actively target U.S. critical infrastructure and NERC introduces more stringent requirements through CIP-015 and CIP-005-8, electric utilities face an urgent dual challenge: defending against increasingly sophisticated attacks while adapting to rapidly evolving compliance mandates.

Zentera's Zero Trust framework directly addresses this transition, providing a solution that meets current CIP requirements while anticipating upcoming regulatory changes. Through non-disruptive deployment options that protect even legacy OT systems, granular policy enforcement, and centralized management, Zentera enables utilities to:

• Create logical isolation around critical assets without network reconfiguration
• Implement defense-in-depth security that complements existing controls
• Protect legacy systems that cannot be modified with traditional security approaches
• Simplify compliance with comprehensive logging and access controls
• Prepare for emerging standards like CIP-015 and CIP-005-8

This white paper demonstrates how Zentera's Zero Trust architecture aligns with core NERC CIP requirements while providing a clear path to compliance with emerging standards—helping utilities secure the grid against today's threats while building resilience for tomorrow.