Protect Cyber Assets at the Substation Level

Cooper Power Systems' Cybectec SMP Gateway helps utilities meet NERC CIP requirements by providing a secure access point to substation devices.

The SMP Gateway's sophisticated software implements the following security features

• Built-in firewall—all TCP/IP ports are blocked, excepting those required for control center communications and SMP Gateway status monitoring
• Built-in VPN—all communications between the SMP Gateway and the SMP Gateway Tools, including the passthrough communications mode, use an encrypted VPN tunnel
• Modem connection management—modem access can be enabled or disabled by the control center, all accesses are logged and limited to authorized users
• Passthrough management—passthrough access can be enabled or disabled by the control center, all accesses are logged and limited to authorized users
• Authentication—users can be authenticated locally, by the SMP Gateway, or by a corporate authentication server such as Microsoft Active Directory, for strong 2-factor authentication
• Account management—strong passwords, individual user accounts, user groups, and detailed group permissions protect critical system functions from unauthorized access
• Access management—all access attempts are logged, and accounts are locked out in the event of multiple failed attempts
• Auditing—SMP Gateway logs can be retrieved remotely for auditing

With its advanced security features, the SMP Gateway offers utilities all the benefits of IED Integration within a secure NERC-compliant framework. 

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