CYBER- SECURITY

COOPER’s SMP Substation Gateway provides a secure access point to all substation devices. This is an important first step in becoming NERC CIP-compliant.

System administrators can enable a strong set of security features:

-        Built-in firewall: all TCP/IP ports are blocked, excepting those required for control center communications and SMP status monitoring.

-        Built-in VPN: all communications between the SMP and the SMP Tools, including the passthru communications mode, use an encrypted VPN tunnel.

-        Modem connection management: modem access can be enabled or disabled by the control center. All accesses are logged and limited to authorized users.

-        Passthru management: passthru access can be enabled or disabled by the control center. All accesses are logged and limited to authorized users.

-        Authentication: users are authenticated locally, by the SMP.

-        Account management: strong passwords, individual user accounts, user groups, and detailed group permissions protect critical system functions from unauthorized access.

-        Access management: all access attempts are logged, and accounts are locked out in the event of multiple failed attempts.

-        Auditing: SMP logs can be retrieved remotely for auditing.

For more information on how COOPER’s products put you on the path to NERC CIP compliance,

request our white paper: "Meeting NERC requirements with COOPER Solutions." or contact our sale team.