Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework
The Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework (DER-CF) is a no-cost, interactive web tool that holistically evaluates a facility's distributed energy resource (DER) cybersecurity posture—or health—and makes customized recommendations.
The full Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework — a comprehensive evaluation of your facility's complete cybersecurity posture across all controls.
- Covers all cybersecurity controls
- Deep-dive across governance, technical, and physical pillars
- Best for thorough, org-wide evaluations
- Produces a full customized report
A streamlined, foundational version of the full DER-CF assessment designed for facilities looking to quickly evaluate their most critical cybersecurity controls.
- Focuses on the highest-priority cybersecurity controls
- Faster to complete than the full assessment
- Ideal for initial evaluations or resource-constrained teams
- Provides the same customized recommendations as DER-CF
Securing Distributed Energy Systems
with NLR'S DERCF
Securing Distributed Energy Systems with NRL's DER‑CF
Compared to centralized generation, DERs result in complex, data-driven communications. With DER-CF, facilities can protect their renewable energy assets and help ensure a more secure grid.
Request Technical Assistance
Get one-on-one help identifying your organization's risks, preparing for incidents, and more by filling out our technical assistance form.
Assessments
With DER-CF, users can conduct multiple assessments across their organization to benchmark and evaluate cybersecurity posture. After completing the assessment, users can download a customized report outlining their facility's risks and an improvement plan. Check out an example report.
Governance Maturity
Technical Management Maturity
Physical Security Maturity
Related Tools and Projects
Distributed Energy Resource Risk Manager
An automated, user-friendly tool that helps federal sites navigate and implement the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework.
Distributed Energy Resource Visual Emulator
The DER-CF is being integrated with NLR's cyber range, an advanced cyber-physical emulation environment that facilitates the real-time validation of cybersecurity strategies on replica energy system networks.
