Micronet™ Plus Cpu5200 Cyber Security: Application Note 51459 (Revision New, 8/2012)

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Micronet™ Plus Cpu5200 Cyber Security: Application Note 51459 (Revision New, 8/2012)

MicroNet™ Plus CPU5200 Cyber Security

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Application Note 51459

(Revision NEW, 8/2012)

Original Instructions

Benefits:
 Decreases threat surface to
reduce risk of penetration
 Ensures safe, reliable,
expected operation
 Reduces the risk of
non-compliance
 Achilles-certified real-time
operating control
Features:
 Secure version of VxWorks® *
RTOS 6.8, supporting Secure
MicroNet™ Plus CPU5200
Shell (SSH) communication
encryption
Cyber Security
 Enables authenticated user
access
 Password manager compliant
with NERC/CIP requirements
 Tool and protocol updates
 GAP™ security block
updates
 Footprint update
management
 Embedded firewall enforces
security at the control

Woodward reserves the right to update any portion of this publication at any time. Information provided by Woodward is
believed to be correct and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Woodward unless otherwise expressly
undertaken.
Copyright © Woodward 2012
All Rights Reserved
MicroNet Plus CPU5200 Cyber Security Application Note 51459

MicroNet Plus CPU 5200

Cyber Security

Meet NERC/CIP requirements

with updated Woodward hardware! **
Upgrade your Woodward MicroNet™ Plus CPU’s and RTN’s to assist in meeting
CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) requirements mandated by NERC (North
American Electric Reliability Corporation) to protect bulk energy supplies.
* VxWorks is a trademark of Wind River Systems, Inc.

Upgrade Your MicroNet Plus

MicroNet Plus – Original (part number 5466-1035)
 Unsecure Communications
► Protocol sniffing possible
 Static passwords
 Clear text passwords
 Many open ports
 Footprint updates possible

MicroNet Plus – Cyber-Secure (part numbers on reverse side)

 Communications encrypted
 Password authentication and enforcement (at control)
 Single port open for Secure Shell (SSH)
 Connections other than SSH possible but not secure
 Footprint updates through secure connections

** Security is the prevention of illegal or unwanted penetration, intentional or

unintentional interference with the proper and intended operation, or
inappropriate access to confidential information in industrial automation and
control systems.

Woodward has launched hardware and software updates to address many CIP
requirements; however, complete NERC/CIP compliance involves more than the
controls and is dependent on plant infrastructure and procedures. The physical
security remains the user’s responsibility.

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Application Note 51459 MicroNet Plus CPU5200 Cyber Security

Cyber Security Upgrade Paths

Upgrade Considerations
 Cyber-ready units—part numbers 5466-1045 (CPU) & 5466-1046 (RTN)—
support Coder 6.0 but don’t include license
 Cyber license activation required for 5466-1045 & -1046 to be Cyber
Enabled: License part number 8928-5222
 Cyber-enabled part numbers 5466-1145 (CPU) and 5466-1146 (RTN)—
supports Coder 6.0 and includes license

 Flat rate upgrade charge for CPU and RTN factory hardware and
firmware upgrades (5466-1035 or
-1045 Rev F or later modules)
 Flat rate repair charge for CPU and RTN hardware replacement (5466-
1035 or 1045 Rev New to E modules)
 GAP application changes to migrate to new coder (6.0) and implement
security features
 HMI application upgrade must be considered (iFix 3.5 to 5.1)
 Communication protocol updates (move to OPC)
 Computer hardware and operating system versions may need upgrade
(Windows XP to Windows 7)
 May require communications strategy or overall IT
networking/infrastructure changes
 Cyber-secure hardware without user license may be purchased,
license can be added at a later date

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