7 Ways to Secure a Facility

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    • Assess existing systems
    • Establish control systems security policies and procedures
    • Assure personnel are aware of importance of security and company policies
    • Segment networks using defense-in-depth
    • Control access to control system resources
    • Harden computer systems by removing or disabling unused communication ports, applications and services
    • Monitor the system

    Source: John Cusimano, director of security solutions, exida (www.exida.com), Sellersville, Pa.

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