Built for compliance
PowerSYSTEM Center helps you produce clean evidence for the controls you already work with. We focus on actions and logs tied to people and assets.
Audit-ready evidence generation
Every PowerSYSTEM Center action generates structured evidence that maps directly to compliance requirements. From access control to configuration management, password policies to firmware updates - all with complete audit trails and automated reporting.
Supported frameworks
NERC CIP
Critical Infrastructure Protection standards for bulk electric system cybersecurity
CIP-005: Electronic Security Perimeter(s)
CIP-005-5 R1
Electronic Security Perimeter identification and protection
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Network boundary documentation with device inventories
- Access point identification and control
- Electronic Access Control and Monitoring (EACM) evidence
CIP-005-5 R2
Electronic Access Control and Monitoring
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Time-bound access without standing device accounts
- MFA integration via your directory services
- Complete session logs: who/what/when/where/why
- Automated access termination and credential rotation
CIP-007: Cyber Security - Systems Security Management
CIP-007-6 R1
Ports and Services management
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Device port and service inventory
- Baseline configurations with change detection
- Unauthorized service detection and alerting
CIP-007-6 R2
Security Patch Management
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Remote firmware updates with approval workflows
- Patch deployment tracking and verification
- Rollback capabilities with audit evidence
- Source verification and integrity checking
CIP-007-6 R5
System Access Controls
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Password policy enforcement and rotation
- Default password detection and remediation
- Account lifecycle management with evidence
CIP-010: Cyber Security - Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments
CIP-010-2 R1
Configuration Change Management process
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Baseline configuration capture and versioning
- Change approval workflows with dual control
- Configuration drift detection and alerting
- Automated rollback to approved baselines
CIP-010-2 R2
Configuration monitoring for unauthorized changes
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Real-time configuration monitoring
- Unauthorized change detection and reporting
- Change attribution to specific users and sessions
Evidence Types
- Access logs with user attribution
- Configuration baselines and change records
- Firmware update approvals and verification
- Password policy compliance reports
- Session recordings and audit trails
Reporting Capabilities
- Quarterly CIP evidence packages
- Self-assessment documentation
- Auditor-ready evidence exports
- Control effectiveness metrics
IEC 62443
Industrial automation and control systems security framework
IEC 62443-3-3: System Security Requirements
SR 1.1 - Human User Identification
Human user identification and authentication
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Integration with enterprise identity and directory services
- Multi-factor authentication support via directory services
- User session management and audit logging
SR 1.2 - Device Identification
Software process and device identification and authentication
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Device inventory and identification
- Secure protocol communication (DNP3-SA, IEC 61850)
SR 1.3 - Account Management
Account management
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Account lifecycle management
- Role-based access controls
- Account usage monitoring and reporting
SR 2.1 - Authorization Enforcement
Authorization enforcement
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Role-based access control implementation
- Function-specific authorization
- Time-bounded access permissions
Evidence Types
- Authentication and authorization logs
- Access control policy documentation
- Security function implementation evidence
Reporting Capabilities
- Security level assessment support
- Control implementation documentation
- Access control audit reports
NIS2
Network and Information Systems Security Directive (EU)
Article 21: Cybersecurity risk-management measures
Risk Management Measures
Article 21 requires appropriate technical and organizational measures for risk management, incident handling, business continuity, and supply chain security.
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- PowerSYSTEM Center's logging, access control, and configuration management capabilities support organizations working toward NIS2 compliance
- Automated evidence collection provides documentation for risk management and incident response processes
- Configuration backup and restore capabilities support business continuity requirements
Evidence Types
- Access and configuration change logs
- Security event documentation
- Business continuity records
- Vendor access audit trails
Reporting Capabilities
- Compliance documentation exports
- Incident response evidence packages
- Risk management documentation support
NIST SP 800-82
Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
Security Controls: ICS-specific security control implementations
Access Control
Logical access control for ICS components
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Role-based access control implementation
- Least privilege enforcement
- Access logging and monitoring
Configuration Management
Configuration control for ICS components
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- Baseline configuration documentation
- Change control processes
- Configuration verification and validation
System and Information Integrity
Information system monitoring and integrity verification
PowerSYSTEM Center Support
- File integrity monitoring
- System activity logging
- Malware protection evidence
Evidence Types
- Security control implementation evidence
- Risk assessment and authorization documentation
- Continuous monitoring results
- Security test and evaluation reports
Reporting Capabilities
- Security authorization packages
- Continuous monitoring reports
- Control effectiveness assessments
- Risk management documentation
Audit-ready from day one
Automated Evidence Collection
Every PowerSYSTEM Center action generates structured evidence with complete audit trails
- Timestamped logs
- User attribution
- Asset correlation
- Approval workflows
Compliance Dashboards
Real-time view of compliance posture with drill-down capabilities
- Control coverage metrics
- Exception reporting
- Trend analysis
- Risk scoring
Export and Reporting
Generate compliance reports and evidence packages on demand
- Customizable reports
- Multiple export formats
- Automated scheduling
- Template library
Auditor Integration
Direct auditor access to evidence with role-based permissions
- Read-only access
- Evidence authentication
- Report generation
- Historical data
Real-time audit dashboards for NERC CIP
PowerSYSTEM Center aggregates access, configuration, and firmware events into a filterable view by substation, device family, time window, and user. You can export the exact records behind any chart at any moment. Evidence packs map to NERC CIP, NIS2, and IEC 62443 controls so teams can trace each record to a requirement.
Why PowerSYSTEM Center for compliance
Cuts audit prep time from weeks to days with automated evidence collection
Reduces compliance risk with continuous monitoring and drift detection
Eliminates manual documentation with automated logging and reporting
Provides single source of truth across mixed-vendor environments
Scales compliance processes across thousands of devices
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