How to Prepare For a NERC Audit

Recently added NERC standards have many utilities wondering about what to expect on their next NERC audit. 

Without the ability to share notes with peers—and widely varying audit scopes from one utility and region to the next—utilities can’t know for certain where auditors will shine their flashlights.  True audit readiness is the result of a process involving significant input of time and resources. 

This whitepaper explores strategies for NERC audit preparation and how an automated NERC compliance system can take the guesswork out of the equation.  Other key takeaways include:

• What are auditors really looking for 

• Sharpening. your focus on internal controls 

• Changing the mindset around audits 

• how to prepare your team 

• Common NERC audit pitfalls to avoid 

• Making audit readiness a habit 

• Automating your NERC compliance system 

Preparing for a NERC audit can’t be a last-minute effort if you expect to avoid findings and demonstrate a proactive approach to compliance. It must be a continuous process built on closed-loop systems for documenting everything down to the last detail—and ensuring full visibility into risk.