Detect Vulnerabilities In SCADA Networks
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) protocols are used in some of the most critical areas of computer automation, and spotting potential vulnerabilities is imperative for IT personnel in charge of network security for these systems. Some examples of embedded systems that make use of SCADA protocols (such as DNP3, ICCP, and Modbus) would be distribution systems for electricity and water utilities, manufacturing processes, and transportation networks.
Often, due to the lack of impetus for upgrades, these embedded systems can be in the field for years, running outdated operating systems and application software. Tenable Network Security’s Nessus 3 Vulnerability Scanner provides a means of bringing weaknesses to light without disrupting the functionality of these automated control systems, and the new SCADA plug-ins cover an important set of protocols. They were developed through a partnership with Digital Bond (www.digitalbond.com).
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