Asset Management for NERC CIP
NovaSync’s Asset Management module tracks and organizes your NERC CIP Access Management Program for CIP-002.
Our asset identification workflow helps identify, classify, and document assets for your NERC CIP compliance program.
Showcase a Strong
CIP-002 Foundation
Asset Identification Tool
Our platform helps your organization identify CIP-002 Assets using our built in Impact Criteria and Facility Ratings tool.
Organize Assets
Pull active lists of your BES cyber assets at any time. Dive in deeper to view where, when, and how those assets have been added to your CIP program.
Show Your Work
Our Impact Criteria questionnaire helps organize your critical assets along with a historical trail showing inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Say Goodbye to Spreadsheets
Are you still managing your NERC CIP assets in a spreadsheet? You’re not alone.
Move beyond spreadsheets with active NERC Asset monitoring, version history, automate compliance tasks, and much more.
Simple Reminder Tasks
Schedule annual, quarterly, monthly, and even daily tasks for your CIP compliance team.
Define your own personalized workflows to make your CIP Asset Management program a uniform process for your organization.
Become a Source of Truth
Reconcile assets across physical facilities, divisions, units, departments, and much more. Maintain consistency in your asset identification process.
Internal controls
Tell a better Asset
Identification story
Audits are all about understanding processes, procedures, and alignment to the NERC CIP standards. Modernize your Asset Identification process to showcase a mature compliance program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NovaSync’s Asset Management Module?
The NovaSync Asset Management Module provides a centralized, compliance-focused system for tracking, categorizing, and managing all BES Cyber Assets and associated infrastructure throughout their lifecycle for CIP-002 and beyond. Specifically designed to support you through asset identification and approval, this module ensures that asset records are always accurate, current, and audit ready.
How do I import my Assets?
NovaSync provides easy-to-use bulk data import capabilities that simplify the migration and ongoing management of compliance-related information. Whether transitioning from spreadsheets, legacy tools, or third-party systems. This functionality enables organizations to efficiently populate asset inventories, user access records, maintenance schedules, and historical evidence without manual re-entry. For clients with integration needs, NovaSync also supports API-based imports, ensuring seamless synchronization with existing platforms. These import options allow for rapid onboarding, consistent data hygiene, and reliable traceability across all NovaSync compliance modules.
Can NovaSync categorize assets with CIP-002 Impact Rating Criteria?
Yes. NovaSync can help categorize Cyber Assets using the NERC CIP-002 impact rating criteria.
Through our Asset Management Module, NovaSync supports the classification of BES Cyber Systems and associated Cyber Assets based on the High, Medium, or Low impact rating criteria defined in CIP-002. The NovaSync Asset Management Module allows users to:
-Define asset attributes relevant to impact rating determination
-Document rationale and references used in impact rating decisions
-Associate assets with specific functions, facilities, and Systems (Control Centers, substations, ESP, PSP, etc.)
-Maintain historical records of impact rating evaluations and changes
-Generate audit-ready reports that align with CIP-002 R1 and R2 requirements
-One-click export to the NERC Evidence Request Tool (ERT)
This functionality ensures a transparent and well-documented approach to asset categorization, helping organizations maintain compliance and respond confidently during audits.
How does NovaSync help with Asset Management?
NovaSync streamlines Asset Management with configurable workflows tailored to align with each organization’s CIP-002 asset identification methodology. These workflows promote consistency, improve data accuracy, and ensure repeatable, audit-ready processes across the asset lifecycle.
Do you keep version history?
Yes. NovaSync’s Data Repository Module offers built-in capabilities to precisely define, track, and manage document version history. Features like check-in/check-out, legal hold, and comprehensive version control are available, ensuring document integrity and compliance readiness.
Can NovaSync help me with my CIP-002 Annual Review and Approval?
Yes. NovaSync streamlines the CIP-002 Annual Review and Approval process by providing structured, repeatable workflows and audit-ready documentation tailored to NERC requirements. The platform allows you to:
Automate Review Cycles: Schedule annual reviews with assigned reviewers, deadlines, and task tracking to ensure timely execution.
Guide Asset Evaluations: Use configurable forms and logic to assess BES Cyber Assets and Systems against impact rating criteria (High, Medium, Low).
Track Approvals: Capture signoffs, reviewer comments, and approval history.
Maintain Historical Records: Retain prior annual CIP-002 assessments and associated evidence to support multi-year audits and demonstrate a sustained compliance posture.
Enable Audit Readiness: Export complete reports and audit artifacts directly aligned with CIP-002 R1 and R2, simplifying your response to NERC Audit RFIs.
NovaSync ensures your annual CIP-002 review process is consistent, defensible, and aligned with evolving CIP-002 compliance expectations.