NERC

Critical National Infrastructure is under a constant, yet invisible, threat from cyber hacking and cyber terror attempts that are being launched from external networks. These attacks (mainly – from the Internet) are targeting industrial Process Control Networks (PCN), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Networks and lower level Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Process Control Systems (PCS) networks.

In the Electricity Utilities’ domain, these critical networks control and operate the very machinery which powers modern day civilization. Throughout North America, electricity utilities are challenged with the task of complying with the reliability standards mandated by NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation).

The NERC-CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards, recently revised in May 2009, provide a cyber security framework for the identification and protection of Critical Cyber Assets to support reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System. The following whitepaper introduces the reader to the Waterfall One-Way™ unidirectional cyber security solution, and explains its ideal fit for achieving both powerful cyber-security as well as NERC-CIP compliance.

Many of Waterfall Unidirectional Security Gateway™ installations are designed and aimed to assist in achieving compliance to NERC regulations and requirements. The Waterfall technology consists of features, capabilities and design parameters which are aligned with NERC regulations and guidelines. These features includes, for example: non routable protocols, detection of unauthorized traffic, and, of course, the ability to provide the highest security level for Critical Assets and their respective Electronic perimeters.

For detailed information, including white papers, regarding archiving NERC compliance using Waterfall’s gateways – please contact us at info@waterfall-security.com.