Topic:"Infrastructure Planning" in M12743

Document No: XXX-XX-XXXX-XXXX Project Cost Estimate Input Checklist and Maturity Matrix Equipment Replacement Required fields: Estimate Classification Project Name: IT - Identity & Access Management Started or Preliminary Class 5 Class 4 C...

AI summary This document outlines a project cost estimate input checklist and maturity matrix for an IT - Identity & Access Management project, detailing the scope, maturity levels, and deliverables required for the project. It includes classifications for estimate maturity and progress percentages.

While AACE does not provide guidelines for Information Technology (IT projects), industry best practices such as PMI's Practice Standard for Project Estimating recommend IT projects follow a Risk base work cycle like a Decision Gate (DG) p...

AI summary The project is at Decision Gate 4 with a contingency level appropriate for this stage. A maturity checklist indicates that most deliverables have been defined or started, with 60% of deliverables completed for a Class 3 estimate. Industry best practices like PMI's guidelines are referenced for IT project management.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL Filing Matter Number CI# Project Title Approved Budget (including contingency) Contingency ACE Plan Notes Scope 9 incident, and an explanation of other drivers (if any) of the same change. 10 11 Response IR-4: 12 13 The cy...

AI summary The text discusses a cyber incident that caused changes to a project schedule, specifically the delayed deployment of the Identity and Governance Administration (IGA) solution and Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA) capability. The cost increase was attributed to additional consulting and labor hours due to updated cybersecurity requirements and evolving cyber threats.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL - 1 The PAM portion of the IAM project was originally scheduled to run from July 2025 through 2 November 2025. - 3 - 4 Due to resource constraints, the timeline for the PAM deployment (outlined in Attachment 1 to the - 5 a...

AI summary The PAM portion of the IAM project faced delays due to resource constraints, leading to two re-baselining efforts. The timeline was adjusted in September 2025 and again in December 2025 with the inclusion of additional resources from NS Power and the vendor, as documented in a project change request.

18 Cost Element Total 12 Items that have progressed since filing: 13 14 The following items were classified as Preliminary at the time of filing but have since advanced 15 to Defined as of May 13, 2026: 16 17 1. Integrated Project Plan – D...

AI summary The text outlines the progression of several project elements, including the Integrated Project Plan, Stakeholder Consultation/Engagement/Management Plan, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which have been defined as of April 30, 2026. These items were previously classified as Preliminary but have now advanced to a Defined status. The WBS has been finalized to the Milestone level for all project deliverables across PAM and IGA.

REDACTED 1 Implementation management was first outsourced to a consultant project manager for staff 2 augmentation at NS Power but was transitioned to an internal project manager in November 3 2025. Date Filed: June 2, 2026 NSPI (NSEB) IR-...

AI summary Implementation management for a project at NS Power was initially outsourced to a consultant project manager but was transitioned to an internal project manager in November 2025.

1 Request IR-7: 1 • Status IGA: Operational support plan for NS Power and infrastructure Managed 2 Services Provider (OnX) is in progress and will continue to be modified as new 3 capabilities are introduced. 4 5 • Milestone to achieve "De...

AI summary The document outlines the current status and upcoming milestones for the implementation of the Operational Support Plan for NS Power and infrastructure Managed Services Provider (OnX), as well as the development of network infrastructure and security assessments. Key milestones are expected to be completed by August and October 2026.

- intended purpose over an appropriate period, and the current project represents a prudent - modernization aligned with prevailing industry standards and evolving operational requirements. - Accordingly, the assets under CIs 49094 and C00...

AI summary The text discusses the modernization of assets under specific CI numbers as NS Power transitions from an on-premises solution to a SaaS-based model, indicating that the project is intended to be prudent and aligned with industry standards.

Request IR-2: - What does this solution replace? - a) Is the current Identity and Access Management used by NS Power at the end of its useful life? - i. If so, when did it reach the end of its useful life? - a. What steps did NS Power take...

AI summary Request IR-2 inquires about the replacement of NSP's Identity and Access Management system, its current status, and steps taken to sustain it. Questions focus on whether the system has reached the end of its useful life and the timeline for replacement.

Request IR-6: - When this project was deemed in service, in February 2026, was the project fully implemented or is there work remaining before the project is considered to be fully implemented? - a) Please describe how NS Power managed the...

AI summary Request IR-6 asks whether a project was fully implemented by February 2026 and how NS Power managed its implementation, including reasons for outsourcing to a consultant. The focus is on project status and management practices.

Request IR-3: Referring to M12743, Exhibit N-1, the C0068714 Project - Redacted, page 2 of 5, which states in the section under "Why do this project now?": The project was deemed in service upon the completion of Release One of the Identit...

AI summary The text discusses the C0068714 Project, detailing its timeline, including 'Release One' (completed in February 2026) and 'Phase 1' (with CAPEX of $6,756,522). It asks for clarification on the distinction between these terms and whether additional releases/phases are planned.

Background This matter involves a subsequent submittal application by Nova Scotia Power ("NS Power") for approval of CI C0068714, Identity & Access Management, which is a project aimed at improving NS Power's Identity and Access Management...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power has submitted an application for approval of a $6.76 million Identity & Access Management (IAM) project, which includes implementing CyberArk infrastructure, transitioning IAM services to IBM's Managed Security Services, and enhancing cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.