Features & Benefits
Compatibility
- Works with leading operating systems including Windows XP, Vista and Unix
- Works with existing substation hardware and software. No changes to existing SCADA Systems
- Remote devices have line sharing capabilities which allow up to 16 devices to be connected to a single phone line
- Provides the ability to use lower cost dialup lines while being NERC CIP compliant
- Maintains logs for all activities at host, portable and remote sites
- Generates activity reports to enable easy NERC CIP audit compliance
- Supports NERC CIP standards 002-009
- Unique passwords and authorization for each unit
- Each LINESHIELD unit is factory configured with a unique serial number and customer ID.
- Authenticated and authorized connections
- Authenticated outbound dialing from substations (two way authentication)
- Each Unit contains a list of other Units and their respective security codes that that are authorized to connect to it.
- CAS Stores and maintains a database of all LINESHIELD unit configurations and activity logs. Logs can be analyzed for any potential security risks
- The LINESHIELD unit does not allow multiple attempts at authentication. If authentication fails the call is immediately dropped.
- The CAS computer assigns security codes. System Users and Administrators have no access to these codes. They can only initiate a change.
- All changes to LINESHIELD Unit configurations can only be done via the CAS.
- LINESHIELD units produce no modem tones when the call is answered preventing possible attackers from identifying the type of equipment attached to the line.
- Decentralized Operation. LINESHIELD Units work independently. Central Administration Computer is only required for administration. If the CAS is not available Units will keep working.
Cost Savings
NERC CIP Compliance
Security
Hardware