NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – January 19, 2016) – Today, AzGT and WizNucleus announced that AzGT has successfully implemented WizNucleus’ CWP to automate many aspects of AzGT’s NERC CIP v5 program. Using CWP, AzGT was able to create a configuration baseline, automate the collection of asset attributes, and create and operationalize a configuration change management process in just a few weeks.
Before partnering with WizNucleus, AzGT had their Cyber Assets details in multiple locations and documents. AzGT saw the NERC CIP V5 April 2016 deadline as an opportunity to improve the accuracy and consistency of their asset configuration management as well as improve their change management processes. Within a short time, CWP was installed and automatically discovered the asset attributes such as ports, services, installed software, patches, and user accounts, allowing AzGT to create their configuration baseline in a short period of time. Also, WizNucleus worked with AzGT to streamline their existing change management process and documentation. AzGT’s improved change management process was then easily configured into the CWP Workflow engine including an automated test plan for the impacted CIP security controls.
“Prior to WizNucleus, we were challenged to meet the NERC CIP V5 standards. Within a few weeks, we had an approved baseline and full change management process operational,” said Eric Jensen, CIP Compliance Administrator at AzGT. “Thanks to WizNucleus, we are well on our way to completing a sustainable CIP V5 program.”
“I’m very pleased with WizNucleus and CWP for NERC CIP. The installation of CWP was without incident and little to no impact on our operational environment,” said Ryan Judd, Manager of Information Technology at AzGT. “We are excited about WizNucleus and CWP and look forward to the improved operational environment and cost savings in implementing our CIP V5 program.”
“We are pleased to help AzGT fast track and build a sustainable NERC CIP V5 program with our Cyberwiz-Pro product including integrated configuration management and baseline, change management, log and patch management,” said Leo Cole, WizNucleus President. “We are proud of our automation capabilities as well as the ability to bring a broad range of NERC CIP expertise and solutions to customers.”
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