Free Compliance Checklist

The NERC CIP
Audit Preparation Checklist

A complete pre-audit readiness checklist for bulk electric system asset owners, compliance officers, and OT security teams preparing for a NERC CIP audit.

12NERC CIP Standards
60+Checklist Items
5Evidence Templates
FreeNo Cost
Compliance Checklist
NERC CIP Audit Preparation Checklist
  • CIP-002 through CIP-014 overview
  • Pre-audit checklist by standard
  • Evidence documentation guide
  • 6 common audit findings
  • Post-audit remediation framework
  • Arista Cyber NERC CIP services

What is inside this checklist?

Built for compliance teams and OT security managers preparing for a NERC CIP audit. Every section maps directly to audit requirements so you know exactly what evidence to prepare.

01
What is NERC CIP?
An overview of NERC CIP, who it applies to, and the penalty structure for non-compliance — including fines up to $1 million per violation per day.
02
NERC CIP Standards Overview
A quick-reference table mapping CIP-002 through CIP-014 to their key requirements and the stakeholders each standard applies to.
03
Pre-Audit Readiness Checklist
A 60+ item checklist organized by standard covering asset categorization, access control, physical security, patch management, incident response, and supply chain.
04
Evidence Documentation Guide
How to organize, name, and present your evidence packages so auditors can verify compliance quickly and without unnecessary findings.
05
Common Audit Findings
Six mistakes that trigger NERC CIP findings and exactly how to close each gap before your audit begins.
06
How Arista Cyber Supports NERC CIP
Our gap assessment, mock audit, and ongoing compliance monitoring services for bulk electric system operators.
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