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CIP-002-5.1a: BES Cyber System Categorization

CIP-002-5.1a is foundational to all CIP compliance. It requires identifying Bulk Electric System Cyber Systems, categorizing them by impact (High/Medium/Low), applying consistent documented classification logic, and maintaining defensible, audit-ready records. It sounds straightforward — in practice, it's one of the most judgment-heavy, audit-sensitive requirements in NERC.

The manual reality

Spreadsheets and static inventories that drift out of date
One-time engineering assessments that never get revisited
Manual evidence collection with inconsistent classification logic
Gaps between field reality and documentation that surface during audits

What data phleet automates

Ingests system and asset data directly
Applies classification logic aligned with CIP-002 requirements
Flags inconsistencies and edge cases for engineer review
Maintains a continuously updated system of record
Generates audit-ready evidence automatically

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CIP-002-5.1a: BES Cyber System Categorization

The manual reality

What data phleet automates

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