Corporate Risk Solutions

As part of CRSI’s commitment to continuing education and staying current on the issues that impact our clients, CRSI participates in the national CIPC meetings which are held on a quarterly basis.

As part of CRSI’s committment to continuing education and staying current on the issues that impact our clients, CRSI participates in the regional CIPWG meetings which are held on a quarterly basis.

Scott R. Roe, President, Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc., will be presenting on reducing the impact (pain) of a NERC CIP audit through effective preparation, and discussing the NERC Audit timelines regarding both pre- and post-audit initiatives. This presentation will help you understand what to expect in a NERC CIP Audit by understanding the NERC auditor’s perspective. The goal of this presentation is to help your utility recognize specific areas to improve upon prior to undergoing an actual NERC Audit in order to be more successful. Included in this presentation will be discussions on NERC CIP Compliance Program implementation, documentation, management commitment and abilities, and preparing RSAW’s with proper evidentiary documentation. Through the discussion, Mr. Roe will also provide comments on how to prepare SME’s for an audit, which will include techniques for testimony and evidence presentation.

CRSI’s Joe Doetzl, Director of Consulting Services, will be speaking on the importance of a NERC CIP Cyber Vulnerability Assessment at the 2012 Soutwest Power Pool Regional Entity CIP Workshop. The Workshop is set to take place May 22-23 in Dallas, TX.

This unique forum will take place at The Westin La Cantera Resort, San Antonio, Texas, February 7-8, 2012. Offering much more than any conference, exhibition or trade show, this exclusive meeting will bring together esteemed industry thought leaders and solution providers to a highly focused and interactive networking event. The Summit includes presentations on meeting future energy demands whilst advancing clean air objectives, revolutionizing the energy mix and preparing for regulations which lie ahead.

As a valued solution provider, CRSI has been invited to participate in the event by providing a case study to discuss how to manage regulatory impacts on generators from a Reliability Compliance Officer’s perspective. Mark Bennett will be presenting on this topic. Mr. Bennett is the Vice President of Regulatory Compliance for Competitive Power Ventures and is also one of the founding members and current chair of the North American Generator Forum. In this presentation, Mr. Bennett will include discussion on the following items:

• Laying Groundwork for Effective Compliance Program and Culture
• Unique Aspects of FERC / NERC / Regional Regulatory Framework
• The Evolution of Mandatory Standards Compliance and ERO / FERC Activities
• Assessing Regulatory Exposure and Resource Utilization
• Key On-Going Issues and Concerns for Generators

CRSI presented on how to Create a Compliance Organization which addressed the following:

• Maintaining the balance of fully engaging a compliance team already concerned with responsibilities in their day-to-day operations
• Determining which elements of the CIP Standards to assign certain personnel and functional levels to maximize organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Effectively articulating the message and overall awareness that NERC CIP is an effective mainstream process within all departments

CRSI was invited by L&S Electric to present as industry experts on two separate topics:

Topic 1: Introduction to Cyber Security and the NERC CIP Reliability Standards

Topic 2: Cyber Security Vulnerability Assessments for NERC CIP Compliance

Michael Tibbs and Clay Shropshire of Corporate Risk Solutions will be featured at the 52nd Annual IACLEA Conference in St. Louis. This Conference will feature delegates from across the world that represent campus public safety, security and law enforcement to see the latest technology, equipment, management trends and solutions to the challenges and dangers they face in managing their campus public safety departments.

The RMEL Spring Electric Energy Conference is an education and networking event for engineering, operations and management personnel in the electric energy industry. The conference is a tradition at RMEL that dates back more than 50 years.

Known for providing outstanding continuing education education and networking opportunities, this conference covers issues in generation, transmission, distribution, safety, customer service, human resources and other management topics. The timely topics and breakout structure of this conference allows attendees to customize their education program to focus on presentations and resources that address their immediate needs.

Phil Sobol of Corporate Risk Solutions presented on how utilities are dealing with the many components of NERC compliance and what impact the different views from plant personnel, SCADA and IT personnel have on a utility’s compliance. In this presentation, Corporate Risk Solutions discussed:

• NERC CIP Compliance
• Sanctions / Fines
• Successes & Challenges of CIP Compliance
• NERC CIP Requirements vs. Mentality
• The Managerial Aspects of NERC CIP Compliance

Scott Roe of Corporate Risk Solutions was featured as a presenter at this event, presenting on Maximizing the Value of a Cyber Security Vulnerability Assessment.

Michael Tibbs presented on “Insider Tips From An Auditor’s Perspective – How To Improve Your Utility’s NERC CIP Audit Results Through Preparation.”

Clay Shropshire of Corporate Risk Solutions was invited to be the keynote presenter at this healthcare symposium to discuss security issues of concern to the healthcare market.

Phil Sobol of Corporate Risk Solutions was asked to speak to Chiefs, Vice-Presidents, Directors, etc. within the Electric Utility sector with responsibilities in: Reliability/Standards Compliance, Compliance/Enforcement, and Government Regulatory Affairs. Phil presented to leading industry executives on Industry Best Practices and Solutions for the NERC CIP 001-009 Reliability Standards.

This multifaceted event focused primarily on physical security, cyber security, computer forensics, critical infrastructure protection and emergency management.

Phil Sobol of Corporate Risk Solutions was requested to present as an industry expert on the topic: A Business Case for a Cyber Vulnerability Analysis.

An international security trade exposition for manufacturers, distributors, and security service companies, Scott Roe, President, was a featured presenter on the topic: Role-Based Access Control Systems.

The Petrochemical & Refining Summit offers a unique format for the petrochemical & refining executives across North America to attend strategic summit sessions led by thought leaders from across the industry and meet and interact with leading solution providers through a number of one-on-one business meetings and many organized networking activities.

Corporate Risk Solutions is proud to be a sponsor of this unique, prestigious event.

The Distribution Technology & Innovation Summit will highlight the current challenges and opportunities through visionary conference sessions and keynote presentations delivered by your most esteemed peers and thought leaders from Americas leading power companies.

Recognized as a leading provider of NERC Compliance and security consulting, CRSI has been invited to participate in one on one meetings with senior executives from energy companies around the world to discuss and address the challenges they are facing.

The 4th Annual Managing Regulatory Compliance Conference for Electric Utilities is focused on implementing and standarizing a comprehensive internal compliance program to minimize audit violations and penalties.

This conference will include presentations, roundtables, and case studies on how to:

• Ensure compliance success by integrating organizational compliance models across various business units.
• Share CIP compliance lessons learned and stay informed of Version 5 updates.
• Understand the evolving FERC regulatory landscape and how to minimize penalties.
• Prepare for changing reliability standards and concerns affecting the industry.

One of CRSI’s clients has been invited to present a case study to other electric utility Chiefs, Vice Presidents, Directors and Mangers with responsibilities in Regulatory Compliance (including NERC CIP and 693 Operations) on their experiences which will include open peer discussions and the sharing of best practices.

The Transmission & Distribution Summit offers a unique format for the leading T&D executives across North America to meet and interact through a number of one-on-one business meetings and many organized networking activities. Determined by continuous research, the program explores the key aspects and issues the transmission and distribution executives are facing today. The program provides a robust agenda of keynote and case study presentations, pre-arranged business meetings, workshops and round table discussions.

The strategic summit sessions led by thought leaders from across the electric utility industry presents a unique opportunity to develop meaningful and valuable business relations. Delegates have the opportunity to attend cutting-edge keynote presentations and workshops on pertinent and relevant issues in the industry and benefit from extensive networking with a focused group of peers to discuss and debate different strategies within the electric power industry.

Corporate Risk Solutions is once again proud to be a sponsor of this unique, prestigious event.

The Next Generation Utilities North America Summit serves as an arena for senior level executives to engage in clear and focused dialogue with their peers and examine their management objectives in a relaxed and vibrant environment.

At the request of NGU, Corporate Risk Solutions will host a roundtable discussion on “Developing an Effective Compliance Organization”, which will comprise of a moderator, panelists and industry leaders discussing modern day issues affecting the electric utility industry.

At the 2011 RMEL NERC Roundtable, Michael W. Tibbs built upon last year’s presentation in which CRSI discussed what to expect during a NERC CIP Audit and how to recognize specific areas to improve upon prior to an Audit to reduce the number of potential audit findings.

This year’s presentation discussed the developments that have taken place in the auditing process from January 2010 through March 2011, including the most common findings and how to avoid them. CRSI facilitated in-depth discussions on how utilities can continue to improve their NERC CIP compliance programs through proper documentation and implementation as well as how to avoid common mistakes. CRSI also discussed how to prepare SME’s for an audit, which included testimony techniques and evidence presentation tips.

Presentation Outline

• Preparing for an Audit
o Preparing RSAW’s and Evidence
o Preparing Your Subject Matter Experts for Witness Testimony

• Presenting Your NERC CIP Compliance Program
o Who Should be Involved
o Executive Commitment
o Actions to Take During the Audit

• Audit Procedures
o Mistakes to Avoid
o Common Findings and How To Avoid Them

The Generation Summit 2011 is a unique platform highlighted strategies and practical realities for delivering reliable, safe and affordable electricity to America. Senior generation executives interfaced with industry peers and solution providers such as Corporate Risk Solutions to discuss opportunities to develop and strengthen business partnerships. The format was focused on high-level keynote presentations, panel discussions, case studies, and roundtable discussions led by the industry’s most visionary thought leaders, providing attendees with up-to-the-minute actionable information that could be applied to meet their organizational goals.

To ensure the success of the Generation Summit, marcus evans partners with a limited number of companies offering valuable solutions and expertise, which includes Corporate Risk Solutions. The solution providers are leaders in the provision of services, technology and information to senior power generation executives within the energy industry and provide state of the art solutions to forward-thinking corporations interested in staying ahead of the market.

The Transmission & Distribution Summit is an unparalleled, focused event created specifically for the industry’s most distinguished transmission and distribution executives. The Summit will equip power delivery executives with the continuing knowledge and insight of leading edge technologies in preparation for the leap into a promising future. Over a period of three days, delegates will engage in vibrant benchmarking sessions, interact with nationally recognized thought leaders and explore new strategic partnerships with pioneering providers of solutions and strategies for overcoming the obstacles to improving the energy delivery system.

Determined by continuous research, the program explores the key aspects and issues the transmission and distribution executives are facing today. The program provides a robust agenda of keynote and case study presentations, pre-arranged business meetings, workshops and round table discussions.

To ensure the success of the Transmission & Distribution Summit, marcus evans is pleased to partner with a limited number of companies offering valuable solutions and expertise, which includes Corporate Risk Solutions. These solution providers are leaders in the provision of services, technology and information to senior transmission and distribution executives. They will provide state of the art equipment, solutions and services to forward-thinking corporations interested in staying ahead of the market.

In today’s troubled climate, the utilities sector is in the midst of unprecedented transformation. Several factors are driving fundamental change: liberalization and increased competition, strategic mergers and acquisitions, regulatory pressure around climate change, systems reliability, convergence, electricity and renewable concerns.

The Next Generation Utilities Summit is an opportunity for participants to get together in an informal setting to examine issues as they relate to their specific industry and/or business process. The format will include interactive workshops, one-to-one meetings, and exclusive roundtables.

Corporate Risk Solutions has been invited by Next Generation to send two delegates to this exclusive event and will be represented by Scott Roe and Travis Emerson.

This roundtable was a RMEL member forum dedicated to discussing NERC compliance and audit issues. The morning included a case study presentation of a utility’s NERC compliance and audit experience and was followed by Michael Tibbs of Corporate Risk Solutions presenting on Insider Tips from an Auditor’s Perspective, which enabled those executives in charge of their NERC CIP Compliance programs to learn about what to expect during an actual NERC CIP Audit. Michael’s presentation helped those utilities in attendance to recognize specific areas to improve upon prior to an actual NERC CIP Audit in order to reduce the number of potential audit findings. Included in this presentation were discussions on NERC CIP Compliance Program implementation, documentation, management commitment and abilities, and preparing RSAW’s with evidence. Additionally, Michael discussed how to prepare SMEs for an Audit, which included testimony techniques and evidence presentation during the Audit.

After these presentations, the roundtable focused on open discussion and provided each attendee the opportunity for participation and dialogue on their particular NERC issue, experiences or questions.

The Generation Summit is a unique platform that highlighted strategies and practical realities for delivering reliable, safe and affordable electricity to America. Senior generation executives interfaced with industry peers and solution providers and discussed opportunities to develop and strengthen business partnerships. The format focused on high-level keynote presentations, panel discussions, case studies, and roundtable discussions led by the industry’s most visionary thought leaders, which provided attendees with up-to-the-minute actionable information to apply to meet their organizational goals.

The Transmission and Distribution VIII Summit is an unparalleled, focused event created specifically for the industry’s most distinguished transmission and distribution executives. The Summit equipped power delivery executives with the continuing knowledge and insight of leading edge technologies in preparation for the leap into a promising future. Over a period of three days, delegates engaged in vibrant benchmarking sessions, interacted with nationally recognized thought leaders and explored new strategic partnerships with pioneering providers of solutions and strategies for overcoming the obstacles to improving the energy delivery system.

Some of the presenters at the Summit were: Calvin Crowder, President, Electric Transmission Texas, LLC; Jolly Hayden, Vice President, Transmission Development, NextEra Energy Resources; Craig Baker, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Services, American Electric Power Co, Inc. and John Slanina, Division Vice President of Electric Distribution Operations, CenterPoint Energy and John Breckenridge, Kansas City Power and Light.

To ensure the success of the Transmission & Distribution Summit, marcus evans partnered with a limited number of companies offering valuable solutions and expertise. The solution providers were selected as leaders in the provision of services, technology and information to senior power generation executives within the energy industry to provide state of the art solutions to forward-thinking corporations interested in staying ahead of the market. Corporate Risk Solutions was pleased to be recognized as one of these premier companies and was represented by Scott Roe and Michael Tibbs.

The T&D Summit has emerged as the platform for bringing together leading transmission and distribution executives in an industry that is saddled with providing future generations with clean, reliable and affordable energy. Over a period of three days, delegates were engaged in vibrant benchmarking sessions, interacted with nationally recognized thought leaders and implemented new strategic partnerships with pioneering providers of solutions and strategies for overcoming the obstacles and increasing reliability efforts, geared entirely to the needs of the energy industry.

Corporate Risk Solutions was THE ONLY security consulting provider featured at the T&D Summit and was represented by Scott Roe and Michael Tibbs.

CRSI’s Clay Shropshire and Scott Roe are attending the AMAG Technology, Inc. Security Engineering Symposium for Consultants and Engineers in St. Pete Beach, FL March 4-7. Find them at the event to discuss enterprise solutions that support the energy sector.

As part of CRSI’s committment to continuing education and staying current on the latest technology and products that impact our clients, CRSI participated in the 2011 AMAG Symposium.

As part of CRSI’s committment to continuing education and staying current on the latest technology and products that impact our clients, CRSI participated in the 2011 Axis Communications Architects & Engineers Symposium.

In the ever-changing global security industry, it is absolutely critical to stay current with the latest security intelligence and solutions, which is why Corporate Risk Solutions will be attending this event. ASIS 2010 is a trusted event that unites security professionals in their common goal to uncover the advanced security solutions and knowledge to best manage resources and mitigate threat in today’s ever-challenging times.

Presented by seasoned industry professionals and innovative visionaries, education sessions cover the entire security spectrum—from background investigations
to crisis management, from counterterrorism to cyber security—and much, much
more.

The ASIS education program delivers:

• 180+ dynamic sessions
• Pre-Seminar Intensives
• 15 specialty tracks
• Re-certification credits

Power & Energy is a publication providing the latest news in the global power and energy industry. Scott Roe, the President of Corporate Risk Solutions, was featured in an executive interview on the NERC CIP Standards in the 2008 4th quarter edition (see pages 118-119).