Derrick Bethea
Nerc Compliance Manager Ot Cybersecurity Leader @Cypress Creek Energy
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WORK HISTORY
Nerc Compliance Manager Ot Cybersecurity Leader @Cypress Creek Energy
Durham, NC, US
o Lead the Operational Compliance Program (OCP) as NERC Compliance Manager, providing independent oversight of CIP Low and Medium Impact programs for Generator Owners and Operators in alignment with FERC/NERC/SERC/TXRE, ERCOT/PUCT, and MISO requirements.o Direct and mentor a team of CIP and O&P analysts while overseeing compliance performance, risk identification, and continuous improvement of the organization’s security and regulatory posture.o Manage NERC CIP compliance for 9 Generator Owner facilities, coordinating third-party communications, evidence management, and regulatory filings to maintain audit readiness.o Led the implementation and transition to CIP Medium Impact for Control Center Resources (CCR), partnering with SMEs to identify gaps, align internal controls, and execute strategic and tactical remediation initiatives.o Perform internal control reviews and evidence audits to validate preventive, detective, and mitigating controls and drive enhancements to compliance and operational resiliency.o Prepare and manage self-certifications, self-reports, mitigation plans, and support onboarding and registration of new Generator Owners.OT Cybersecurity & Governance:o Serve as the OT Cybersecurity SME, providing leadership on OT security architecture, governance, and risk management across generation and control center environments.o Established an OT Change Review Board (CRB) and led OT end-of-life (EOL) and technology refresh initiatives, reducing cyber and operational risk while maintaining regulatory compliance.o Act as Incident Response Commander for OT cybersecurity events, coordinating response, containment, and recovery activities.o Implemented OT security controls aligned with ISA/IEC 62443 and ISO/IEC 27001, strengthening defense-in-depth and enterprise OT cybersecurity governance.
EDUCATION
Webster University
Master of Science - MS, Cyber Security
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminology
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Minor of Arts , Psychology
ABOUT DERRICK BETHEA
Strategic NERC Compliance & OT Security Leader | Risk & Regulatory SpecialistStrategic NERC Compliance and OT Cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in NERC CIP and Operations & Planning (O&P) compliance, regulatory/OT risk management, and enterprise governance. Proven leader of CIP Low and Medium Impact programs, delivering audit-ready compliance aligned with FERC/NERC/SERC/TXRE, ERCOT/PUCT, MISO requirements. Highly effective communicator across all organizational levels, trusted advisor to executive leadership, recognized for translating complex regulatory and cybersecurity expectations into practical, business-aligned actions that strengthen compliance posture, operational resilience, and risk reduction
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