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SUMMARY:2026 Internal Controls Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nJoin ReliabilityFirst on Feb. 23-25 in Cleveland for a dynamic and engaging Internal Controls Workshop that kicks off a power packed week focused on Compliance Monitoring (CIP and O&P) and Enforcement. This interactive experience features small group discussions\, opportunities to share industry insights\, and a flexible format that lets you choose your own learning tracks. Whether you prefer to explore a variety of topics or dive deep into specific areas\, this workshop is designed to foster meaningful conversations and practical takeaways. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed. \nEvent location\nThe Aviator\, 20920 Brookpark Rd\, Cleveland\, OH 44135 \nAccommodations\nHilton Garden Inn – Cleveland Airport\n4900 Emerald Ct SW\nCleveland\, OH 44135\nPhone: 216-898-1898 \nTo make a hotel reservation\, please use the online link: click here \nRoom Block Details:\nGroup Name: ReliabilityFirst\nRoom Rate: $149.00 plus taxes \n  \nStay for the 2026 ERO Women’s Leadership Conference\nBack-to-back with our Internal Controls Workshop\, be sure to stick around for the 2026 ERO Women’s Leadership Conference! There will be an evening reception on Feb. 25 followed by the conference on Feb. 26 at the same location as the Internal Controls Workshop. Details and registration for the Women’s Leadership Conference can be found here. \nEvent format\nAttendees will have the flexibility to customize their schedule and join the sessions that interest them most. You are welcome to repeat the same topic if you would like to dive in on a given subject/standard or you can move around. Each session will feature small-group discussions led by RF’s subject matter experts\, beginning with a 15-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of group discussion (45 min per session). This open format encourages participants to share insights\, exchange best practices\, and learn from one another’s experiences. The purpose of the Internal Controls Workshop is to bring industry professionals together to collaborate\, share knowledge\, and strengthen strategies that ensure grid resiliency. \nAgenda\nWelcome Reception\, Monday\, Feb. 23\, 2026 \n\n\n\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nEvening Reception\n\n\n\nDay 1 of Workshop\, Tuesday\, Feb. 24\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime\nSession Topics\n\n\n8:00 am – 9:00 am\nBreakfast\n\n\n9:00 am – 9:45 am\nOpening and Keynote Speaker\n\n\nMorning Session:\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nCIP-015 (Internal Network Security Monitoring) \nExplore Internal Controls and practical approaches to CIP-015 as you prepare to develop your Internal Network Security Monitoring Program. Gain insight into strategies your peers are considering that strengthen compliance and operational security.\n\n\nCIP-012 (Communications between Control Centers) \nDiscuss actionable approaches to enhance secure communication between Control Centers with your industry peers. Discover which controls can add value to your program and improve reliability across your network.\n\n\nBCSI in the Cloud \nJoin the conversation on key controls to consider for the use of cloud environments for BES Cyber System Information (BCSI). Hear real-world experiences from others who have successfully adopted cloud-based BCSI programs.\n\n\nEOP-012 (Extreme Cold Weather Preparedness and Operations) \nDiscuss building a strong winterization plan by sharing best practices and lessons learned\, identifying common mistakes to avoid\, and clarifying expectations for onsite activities.\n\n\nPRC-004 (Protection System Misoperation Identification and Correction) \nDiscuss common misoperation causes and how RF’s results stack up compared to other regions. Explore common causes of misoperations and the RF region’s performance. The discussion will highlight frequent pitfalls identified through evidence verification and foster an exchange of best practices. Together\, we’ll identify strategies to strengthen internal controls and enhance overall reliability.\n\n\nEmerging standards for inverter-based resources (PRC-028\, PRC-029\, PRC 030) \nLook at emerging standards for inverter-based resources and discuss strategies to embed controls that help maintain proper settings\, provide reliable monitoring and recording\, and drive effective corrective actions in response to system events or misoperations.\n\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nLunch\n\n\nAfternoon Session:\n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nTransient Cyber Assets (TCAs) (High\, Medium and Low Impact) \nDive into the management of TCAs across High\, Medium\, and Low impact programs. Explore preventive\, detective\, and corrective controls that strengthen compliance posture.\n\n\nCIP-003-9 (Security Management Controls)  \nUnderstand the latest changes to CIP-003-9\, including Internal Controls and vendor management requirements. Discuss implementation strategies and what your organization can do now to prepare for the April 1\, 2026\, effective date.\n\n\nVirtualization Standards \nExamine the impacts of Project 2016-02 on the CIP Standards. Engage with others on challenges\, changes\, and recommended controls to support a smooth virtualization transition.\n\n\nFAC-003 (Transmission Vegetation Management) \nDiscuss vegetation maintenance controls\, validation of third-party contractor work\, common issues in Transmission Vegetation Maintenance Plans\, annual work execution\, and key control points for SME handoffs.\n\n\nFAC-008 (Facility Ratings) \nDiscuss asset management practices\, ensure field equipment aligns with one-lines and matches Facility Ratings databases and model values. Review common issues\, best practices\, and explore strategies to strengthen your Facility Ratings program through key internal controls.\n\n\nPRC-005 (Protection System\, Automatic Reclosing\, and Sudden Pressure Relaying Maintenance) \nEngage in discussions on one of RF’s most frequently violated O&P Standards\, focusing on implementing best practices\, sharing lessons learned\, and exploring strategies to strengthen asset management and effective maintenance.\n\n\n\n  \nDay 2 of Workshop\, Wednesday\, Feb. 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\n8:00 am – 9:00 am\nBreakfast\n\n\nMorning Session\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nInternal Controls tracking\, testing\, automation \nAfter establishing initial internal controls\, the next phase focuses on advancing the program’s maturity. This track will discuss strategies for enhancing and automating detective\, preventive\, and corrective controls. Through group discussion\, participants will share best practices\, lessons learned\, and collaborate on defining and sustaining key controls.\n\n\nOverview of RF’s Audit Process; PCC education \nThis session will equip Primary Compliance Contacts and other Compliance Personnel with a thorough understanding of RF’s Audit Process\, covering everything from annual scheduling processes to the audit lifecycle. Topics include scoping\, audit notifications\, key milestone dates\, evidence review\, internal controls\, and much more.\n\n\nInternal Controls for Mitigation  \nJoin us for a discussion on internal controls considerations during enforcement actions.  Hear directly from RF Enforcement on key internal controls considerations when mitigating violations of NERC Reliability Standards\, including best practices\, identifying\, developing\, and improving preventative\, detective\, and corrective controls\, and other effective mitigation strategies.\n\n\nIRAs and COPs \nUnderstand how the IRA/COP process shapes compliance strategy. This session will unpack how the Entity Risk Profile Questionnaire\, Risk Factors\, and Performance Considerations come together to build the Compliance Oversight Plan\, ultimately driving scoping decisions.\n\n\nRepeat high demand from day 1\n\n\nRepeat high demand from day 1\n\n\n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nLunch / Networking\n\n\n5:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nWomen’s Leadership Reception and Networking
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-internal-controls-workshop/
LOCATION:The Aviator\, 20920 Brookpark Road\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44135\, United States
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