Indoor and outdoor facilities at Powertech include a fully mesh-connected IP-enabled network system and a number of capabilities for intrusion detection, authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) validation. Our personnel are experts in NERC assessments and the implications of new North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) privacy and security standards in distribution operations. Offerings include security strategy and planning support for prioritization and security posture design, field device characterization and security validation, distribution automation/optimization security, and privacy assessment and guidance.