SCADA

Definition: SCADA is an acronym that stands for “Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. The protocols were mainly established to work with computers in industrial settings. The purpose of the system is to control processes such as the regulation of pumps, manufacturing equipment and other real-time sensors (i.e. on pipelines and temperature controls). Prior to the advent of the Internet this control structure was relatively safe. Today, however, the assurance SCADA data is less reliable and the communication between the computer and the sensors can be subject to many intrusions Internet.


SCADA, Supervisory Control and Data Acqusition

Its Relevance: Businesses and organizations should be on high alert if they supervise key processes over the Internet. Vulnerabilities increase dramatically and the threat environment becomes more intense. More and more IP devices are being manufactured with embedded TCP/IP technology.  The organization’s information security plan must include provisions to secure industrial control systems.

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