Network standards:
• IEEE 802.1Q (2014): Networking standard that supports virtual LANs (VLANs) on
an Ethernet network
• IEEE 802.1p defined in IEEE 802.1Q (2014): Class of service (CoS), is a 3-bit field
called the Priority Code Point (PCP) within an Ethernet frame header when using
VLAN tagged frames.
• C37.238 (2011): IEEE Standard Profile for use of PTP (Precision Time Protocol) in
power system applications
Cyber security:
• NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure
Protection): set of requirements designed to secure the assets required for
operating North America's bulk electric system
• IEEE 1686 (2013): Standard for IED Cyber security capabilities
• WIB 2.0: Process industry security standard; Working-party on Instrument
Behavior. The main parts of the WIB requirements will be merged under the roof
of IEC 62443 Industrial Network and System Security
• CIS: Hardened following Center for Internet Security recommendations.
Safety and environment:
• IEC 61850-3 (2013): General requirements for communication networks and
systems for power utility automation
• IEC 60255-27 (2013): Product safety requirements for measuring relays and
protection equipment
• IEEE 1613 (2009): Environmental and testing requirements for communications
networking devices installed in electric power substations.
• IEEE 1613-1 (2013): Environmental and testing requirements for communications
networking devices installed in transmission and distribution facilities.