Audit Report: IG-0807

Cyber Security Risk Management Practices at the Bonneville Power Administration

Office of Inspector General

December 9, 2008

December 9, 2008 

Cyber Security Risk Management Practices at the Bonneville Power Administration

The Bonneville Power Administration (Bonneville) provides electrical power to millions of custoniers in eight states in the Pacific Northwest. To support this critical function, Bonneville makes extensive use of a number of information systems to conduct various activities, including financial management, operation of extensive electricity transmission systems, and marketing and transferring wholesale electrical power. Some of Bonneville's most sensitive systems are used to help control the flow of electricity to the power grid. Should any of these control systems be rendered inoperable for an extended period, Bonneville's customer base could be adversely impacted.

Topic: National Security and Safety

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    The Bonneville Power Administration (Bonneville) provides electrical power to millions
    of custoniers in eight states in the Pacific Northwest. To support this critical function,
    Bonneville makes extensive use of a number of information systems to conduct various
    activities, including financial management, operation of extensive electricity transmission
    systems, and marketing and transferring wholesale electrical power. Some of
    Bonneville's most sensitive systems are used to help control the flow of electricity to the
    power grid. Should any of these control systems be rendered inoperable for an extended
    period, Bonneville's customer base could be adversely impacted.