DTM offers advanced testing capabilities to
ensure your systems are resilient against cyber-attacks. Below are some key
features that enhance the security of your SCADA systems:
Transport
Layer Security (TLS)
TLS, or Transport Layer Security, provides a
secure channel between communicating devices by encrypting data in transit.
DTM allows you to layer TLS onto any of the simulated protocols
including Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 60870-6 (TASE.2/ICCP) and
DNP3, ensuring that data confidentiality is maintained across your entire
system. By simulating field devices and SCADA systems with TLS, you can test
the security of your communication channels in a controlled environment.
Secure
Authentication (SA)
Secure Authentication (SA) is essential for
verifying the identity of devices within your network. DTM supports
SA across multiple protocols, including IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, and
DNP3. By implementing SA, you can ensure that only authorized devices can
communicate within your SCADA system, reducing the risk of unauthorized access
and cyber-attacks.
Key
Distribution Center (KDC) for IEC 61850
DTM includes support for Key
Distribution Centers (KDC) in IEC 61850, which provides the mechanism for encryption and authentication of both Routable GOOSE and Sampled Value messages. By
using KDC, you can manage cryptographic keys efficiently, ensuring secure and
reliable communication within and routed outside substations and other critical infrastructure. This
feature is vital for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data in
highly distributed environments.