To achieve the vision put forth in this paper, there are many steps which need to be taken. Primary among them is the need for a cohesive set of requirements and standards for smart grid security. We urge the industry and other participants to continue the work that has begun under the direction of NIST to accom- plish these foundational steps quickly. However, the proper at- tention must be paid to creating these requirements and stan- dards, as they will be utilized for many years, given the lifecycle of utility components.