Patch Management for NERC CIP Compliance: Turning Awareness into Action

AssurX Patch Management addresses the security challenges of managing cyber asset patching across IT, OT, and IoT infrastructures to ensure effective risk mitigation and NERC CIP-007 compliance. By focusing on BES Cyber System Security, AssurX helps organizations maintain a robust security posture.

Centralized and Automated Patch Management

The AssurX ECOS software centralizes and automates essential processes for the evaluation, validation, and installation of both public and private patches. This comprehensive approach ensures that all necessary actions are taken to maintain compliance and security.

Benefits of AssurX Patch Management

• Minimize Security Risk: Function as a central control center for patching to reduce vulnerabilities.
• Holistic Network Insight: Gain a complete view of your network’s security state, bridging the gap between IT and OT patching efforts.
• Evidentiary Collection: Provide thorough documentation and evidence for NERC compliance validation, supporting audit readiness.

About AssurX Patch Management

AssurX Patch Management facilitates the centralized management of enterprise cyber assets, including Electronic Access Control or Monitoring Systems (EACMS), Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), and Protected Cyber Assets (PCA). From assessment and deployment to tracking software and firmware patching, AssurX provides a collaborative, proactive system. This approach engages IT and OT teams in a controlled workflow to ensure comprehensive evidentiary collection for NERC compliance.

Patch Management can be integrated with AssurX’s Energy Compliance Enterprise solution and additional vendor applications. This integration further improves compliance posture by enabling entities to provide evidence of patching for critical infrastructure and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).

For more information on how AssurX Patch Management can enhance your compliance efforts, contact us today.

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