7 Ways to Secure a Facility

May 1, 2011
 
  • 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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