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Industrial Ethernet networks are the lifeblood of the modern automation system. Conceived in the 1990s, where the need was for increased performance and a standards-based fieldbus.
Operational Technology Networking
Changes to the threat landscape
The most common threat of the 1990s and early 2000s related to the data path, so the primary automation network feature was sub-second ring recovery. With a focus on basic connectivity, with limited functionality, Industrial Ethernets were typically designed and integrated by ICA rather than specialist network engineers. In 20 years, the threat landscape has changed dramatically, pushing risk management and network security far higher up the list of design priorities. The skill set required to design and support the new generation of secure, high-performance automation networks now demands specialists. IT4A is a Company of specialists in Critical Network Infrastructure.
Key Technology Areas
Automation networks rely upon five key technology areas:
Risk-based design
IT4A’s approach to detailed network design risk assessment and mitigation. Risks relate to the application, the environment and the risk appetite of the respective network owner. Risk mitigation is delivered through the products that are selected, their features being deployed to lessen or remove identified risk altogether.
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Automation networks rely upon five key technology areas:
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