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ICMP and UPD. So far, six controllers — from Emerson, Invensys, Yokogawa and ICS Triplex (which was just acquired by Rockwell Automation) — have earned Level 1 certification. In Emerson’s case, the testing covered its DeltaV controller and firewall. “Controllers with Level 1 certification have demonstrated the robustness to survive network cyber-attacks. One real benefit of passing these rigorous tests is to provide users with the ability to better plan the installation of security updates and new anti-virus sig- Fully compliant with API 685 standards, vertical and horizontal in-line Canned Motor Pumps from Nikkiso Pumps America stand head-and-sholders above all the rest. API 685 1st Edition Canned Motor Pumps Nikkiso is proud to offer the world’s most advanced Bearing Monitor. Our patented E-Monitor digitally tracks Bearing Condition and Rotation directly at the pump or remotely. Highly reliable Canned Motor Pumps in amazingly compact designs. 600 Kenrick Drive, Suite C-1 • Houston, TX 77060 P: 281-310-6747 • F: 281-310-6771 www.nikkisopumpsamerica.com Canned Motor Pumps • Metering Pumps • Power Pumps natures. Knowing that the controllers can survive a possible security incident provides an opportunity to schedule these patching tasks around process activities rather than always immediately deploying the updates,” explains Bob Huba, Emerson senior product manager. Invensys Triconex, Irvine, Calif., which specializes in safety instrumented systems, achieved certification for its Tricon version 10.3 controller (Figure 1). “Triconex systems have established the industry benchmark relative to international functional safety certifications. The achievement of Achilles certification for our Tricon system platform demonstrates our leadership in cyber-security, as well,” boasts Luis Duran, Triconex brand director. One of the key points to note about Wurldtech’s certification program is that to be successful candidates must employ robust defensein-depth strategies. For example, DeltaV achieves this by providing rings of protection; an intruder must get past successive layers of protection devices. The DeltaV network sits at the center of protection layers that reportedly provide as much system isolation as possible from attacks originating in the plant LAN. Triconex voices a common view that the move to open standards and protocols such as Ethernet and TCP/IP poses a significant security threat to devices. So, the company has just introduced a new Tricon Communications Module (TCM) with embedded OPC server. The TCM, which was used to communicate to the Tricon controller during the Achilles testing, is specifically designed to facilitate a secure information flow from the Tricon safety system to distributed control systems using standard protocols Going beyond firewalls Defense-in-depth was at the heart of what Eric Byres, CEO of Byres Secu- erticalAd.indd 1 24 • September 2007 8/6/2007 8:23:02 AM www.chemicalprocessing.com http://www.nikkisopumpsamerica.com http://www.nikkisopumpsamerica.com http://www.chemicalprocessing.com

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Contents From the Editor Field Notes In Process Energy Saver Compliance Advisor Succeed at Simulation Rethink Your Approach to Process Safety Avoid Blending Blunders Get the Right Cartridge or Bag Filter Wireless Proponents Take HART Membrane Boasts Material Benefits Process Puzzler Plant InSites Chem Show Product Preview ISA Product Preview Equipment & Services Product Spotlight/Classifieds Ad Index End Point

Chemical Processing - September 2007

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