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Description / Abstract:
The standard defines the functions and features to be provided
in intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) to accommodate critical
infrastructure protection (CIP) programs. The standard addresses
security regarding the access, operation, configuration, firmware
revision, and data retrieval from an IED. Encryption of
communications to and from the IED is also addressed.
Purpose
The standard defines the functions and features to be provided
in IEDs to accommodate CIP programs. Specifically, the standard
states what safeguards, audit mechanisms, and alarm indications
shall be provided by the vendor of the IED with regard to all
activities associated with access, operation, configuration,
firmware revision, and data retrieval from an IED. The standard
also allows the user to define a security program around these
features and alert the user if an IED does not meet this standard
as to the need for other defensive measures (technical and/or
procedural) that may need to be taken. The encryption for the
secure transmission of data to the IED is also part of this
standard.