DAPguard™
is a security application that operates on DAPserver™.
It is designed for securing remote access and communication
to substation system and devices. DAPguard™
can be easily deployed and added to an existing substation
system for enhancing system security, and for addressing
the requirements stipulated by NERC
CIP (North America Electricity Reliability Corporation,
Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards.
DAPguard™
security applications
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Substation security gateway
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Access monitoring and control
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Secures electronic security perimeter for
NERC CIP compliance
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User credential management
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Substation security event logging
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Acts as a back up to central security server
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Safety and risk management
DAPguard™ functionalities •
Authentication – user credential
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Authorization – multi-level access privileges
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Audit trail – security event logging
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Central user directory management
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Operate with or without the central security
server
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Secured network tunnel for virtual connection
to IEDs
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Disable unused ports and services
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Able to revoke of user access privileges on
demand
DAPguard™ features •
Linux® security hardened operating system
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Built-in Linux® Firewall
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RADIUS and LDAP support
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SSH/SSL/TLS
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IPsec
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SFTP for secured file transfer
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Configurable user/group privileges
Benefits •
Enhances system and substation security
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Protects critical and major assets
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Improves system reliability and safety
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Reduces the risk of security compromise
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Addresses NERC CIP
requirements
