Continuous Visibility
Access Management
for NERC CIP
NovaSync’s Access Management module automates NERC CIP access management compliance from onboarding, transfer, or terminations.
Say goodbye to the
“Stare and Compare”
Is your team still staring and comparing NERC CIP access management records? Save weeks of time with automatic daily account checks across all of your NERC CIP accounts.
Access Management Features
NovaSync’s Access Management module can help solve your NERC CIP compliance challenges by enabling continuous monitoring of identities.
Integrate
Connect with enterprise tools like Microsoft Active Directory, Sailpoint, and other IAM platforms to pull information into NovaSync.
Visualize
View at a glance what types of access has been authorized, provisioned, and revoked before it becomes a problem or a self-report.
Notifications
Receive email notifications about scheduled revocations, transfers, or provisioning new identities for your NERC CIP program.
Granular Compliance History
NovaSync keeps historical evidence about authorizations, transfers, and revocation history for your NERC CIP compliance records.
Integrations
NovaSync identifies your current workflows and helps you integrate with the tools you already use. NERC CIP ready workflows help you tackle CIP-004 R3 and other personnel related requirements.
Simple ERT Export
NovaSync makes it easy to export your compliance data to the NERC ERT tool in a couple clicks. Save hundreds of hours manually reviewing access evidence.
Empower Your team
Breaking Down Silos
Bring together SMEs and NERC CIP compliance experts into a formalized, repeatable access review process.
Discover Potential Violations
Reduce Self-Reports
Don’t wait until a quarterly access review to find gaps in your NERC CIP Access Management Program. NovaSync breaks down complex identity and access reviews into simple visual alerts that can be acted upon quickly.
Words from Our Customers
“Our NERC CIP quarterly access reviews used to take us weeks to complete.
With NovaSync, it only takes a few minutes to get the evidence we need, whenever we need it.”
NERC CIP Compliance Manager – Public Power Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NovaSync’s Access Management module?
The NovaSync Access Management Module is specifically designed to support NERC CIP-004 compliance by automating the complete lifecycle of personnel access—from onboarding and role assignment to periodic reviews, transfers, and terminations. Built for NERC-registered entities, it enables standardized, auditable workflows aligning with internal governance and regulatory expectations.
NovaSync seamlessly integrates with IAM platforms, Active Directory, and other enterprise systems to provide a fully automated identity and access management solution. Users can generate access review records with just a few clicks and populate the NERC Evidence Request Tool (ERT) for audits or spot checks.
Click the “Request Demo” button to explore how NovaSync can simplify and strengthen your access management program.
Does NovaSync integrate with my Enterprise IAM?
NovaSync integrates seamlessly with a wide range of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, enabling organizations to simplify compliance with NERC CIP-004. This integration allows NovaSync to collect and correlate access data in real time, ensuring that access permissions are accurately tracked, reviewed, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
By combining IAM integration with NovaSync’s robust workflow engine, organizations gain strengthened internal controls and continuous visibility into access activity. The result is a streamlined process that supports proactive governance and delivers audit-ready CIP-004 evidence with minimal manual effort.
What are NovaSync daily account checks?
NovaSync automates CIP-004 quarterly and annual access reviews, streamlining compliance while enhancing visibility into user access activity. The NovaSync Access Management Module can compare user access data from your existing IAM or Active Directory infrastructure against real-time system monitoring tools like Tripwire or Industrial Defender.
NovaSync helps identify and resolve overauthorizations or anomalies before they escalate into compliance risks by continuously validating that access roles align with job responsibilities. This proactive approach ensures NERC alignment and strengthens internal control over critical system access.
Can I export directly to the NERC (Evidence Request Tool) ERT?
NovaSync offers purpose-built reporting tools for seamless data transfer into the NERC Evidence Request Tool (ERT). Users can populate the Personnel tab with just a few clicks, dramatically reducing the time and effort typically required for NERC RFIs.
By automating the export process, NovaSync helps compliance teams save weeks of manual work while ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
Click the “Request Demo” button to see how NovaSync can simplify one of the most time-consuming elements of CIP-004 compliance.
Can NovaSync display historical compliance records?
Yes. Locating historical records in legacy tools can be time-consuming and inefficient. NovaSync eliminates that challenge with a powerful, intuitive search engine that offers advanced filtering, sorting, and dynamic search capabilities, allowing users to pinpoint the exact data they need quickly. Whether you’re preparing for an audit or managing day-to-day compliance tasks, NovaSync makes retrieving information fast, precise, and effortless.
Can NovaSync report on Electronic, Physical, and BCSI access?
Yes. NovaSync offers comprehensive reporting across a wide range of access types, enabling visibility into user access to locations, devices, systems, and designated storage areas. These reports are fully integrated with dashboards, alerts, and notifications, providing real-time insight to support informed personnel decisions and rapid issue resolution.
Dynamic reporting can be directly linked to NovaSync workflows, ensuring that any anomalies or access concerns are immediately flagged and escalated for review. This integrated approach empowers compliance teams to stay proactive, responsive, and fully aligned with NERC CIP-004 requirements.