Powering the Workforce: ICS456 & GCIP for NERC CIP Compliance

Leading organizations like NextEra Energy invest in their people to stay ahead—leveraging SANS ICS456: Essentials for NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection™ and GIAC’s GCIP certification to meet NERC CIP requirements, reduce audit findings, and upskill both traditional and non-traditional talent.

NextEra Energy & SANS: Building a Cyber-Ready Workforce for the Electric Sector

To protect critical infrastructure and meet NERC CIP compliance, NextEra Energy invests in its people—leveraging SANS ICS456 training and GIAC’s GCIP certification to strengthen cybersecurity, reduce audit findings, and build a highly skilled workforce. See how this strategic partnership is shaping the future of cybersecurity in the electric sector.

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ICS456 & GCIP: Strengthening Compliance, Security, and the Future Workforce

To stay ahead of evolving threats and NERC CIP compliance demands, NextEra Energy invested in SANS ICS456 training and GIAC’s GCIP certification—building a highly skilled workforce, reducing audit findings, and enhancing security. See how ICS456 and GCIP provide the knowledge, credibility, and real-world expertise needed to protect critical infrastructure.

Training & Certification

SANS ICS456: Essentials for NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection™ equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate NERC CIP compliance, secure critical infrastructure, and reduce audit findings. Paired with the GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP) certification, this training validates expertise in applying security controls, managing compliance, and protecting the Bulk Electric System—ensuring teams are prepared for evolving threats and regulatory demands.

Maximizing Impact: The Value of SANS Private Training for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Private training with SANS ICS456 gives organizations like NextEra Energy a dedicated, secure space to address compliance challenges, upskill teams, and strengthen cybersecurity. With direct access to an expert instructor, teams can dive deep into real-world challenges, troubleshoot compliance issues, and apply lessons to their unique environments—leading to fewer audit findings and a stronger security culture.

One Team, One CIP: How NextEra Built a Strong Compliance Playbook

To stay ahead of evolving threats and regulatory demands, NextEra Energy developed a unified compliance playbook with “One Team, One CIP” at its core. SANS ICS456 played a critical role in shaping this approach, breaking down silos between IT and OT teams, strengthening risk management, and ensuring proactive compliance. See how NextEra leveraged ICS456 to improve audit readiness, fortify critical systems, and protect the Bulk Electric System.

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