Case Study: Tacoma Power achieves NERC-CIP compliance and 98% working capital savings with Cimcor CimTrak

How Tacoma Power was able to enter their NERC-CIP audit and pass — hassle-free by using CimTrak's file integrity monitoring solution for compliance

Tacoma Power, a citizen-owned electric utility, was seeking an effective and affordable file integrity monitoring solution to achieve compliance with NERC-CIP standards for their diverse operating systems. They faced prohibitive costs and difficult engagement with other vendors, making their search for the right tool a significant challenge. They chose the CimTrak File Integrity Monitoring Solution, Ticketing, and Trusted File Registry from Cimcor to address their needs.

By implementing CimTrak, Tacoma Power was able to pass its NERC-CIP audit hassle-free while significantly increasing its security posture. The solution from Cimcor provided comprehensive monitoring and streamlined change management processes. This resulted in major operational efficiencies, alleviating stress on staff and allowing them to accomplish more at the same cost, ultimately realizing a 98% savings on working capital.

Tacoma Power

Justin Quevedo

Power Supervisor