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outside tuning and better visibility into production from specialized experts who may not be physically at the site. An aging workforce is prompting many plants to automate more control of their assets and expect the same staff to manage and optimize more resources, thereby increasing their reliance on computers. More often than not these computers are running a Windows platform, which means all common threats usually targeted at corporate and business machines are now a potential threat to the production environment (see 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 www.chemicalprocessing.com/articles/2007/094.html). However, traditional IT “best practices” can’t always be applied to control systems. For example, the use of antivirus and patch management tools often can break the applications they’re designed to protect. In these cases the challenge is to find a way to make process control environments as secure as possible without breaking the control systems along the way. In addition, plants increasingly must contend with security mandates. For instance, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is implementing the first-ever federal regulations for “high risk chemical facilities” (see www.chemical processing.com/articles/2007/095. html). The standard targets the storage, tracking and transportation of specific ingredients and products, and takes a holistic approach to threat mitigation — addressing both physical and cyber-security. Given these drivers, it’s worthwhile to explore what a pacesetter security program would involve and how it could affect the day-today lives of the people at plants. The basics The scope of the term “security” often seems vague and the sheer volume of effort and areas of concern it may represent can be overwhelming. However, this needn’t be the case. In looking at a number of security frameworks or standards a common theme emerges that quickly is being adopted as a holistic and effective approach. It combines efforts and initiatives that go far beyond the purchase and deployment of technology. Initiatives, such as SP99 from ISA, CIP 002-009 from NERC CIPC and 800-82 from NIST, offer different sections, headings and names for each of their areas of concentration but, in the end, all efforts usually center on three foundational areas: people, processes and technology. While we’ll look at www.chemicalprocessing.com 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 VerticalAd.indd 1 28 • October 2007 8/6/2007 8:23:02 AM http://www.chemicalprocessing.com/articles/2007/094.html http://www.chemicalprocessing.com/articles/2007/094.html http://www.chemicalprocessing.com/articles/2007/095.html http://www.chemicalprocessing.com/articles/2007/095.html http://www.chemicalprocessing.com/articles/2007/095.html http://www.nikkisopumpsamerica.com http://www.nikkisopumpsamerica.com http://www.chemicalprocessing.com

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Chemical Processing - October 2007 Contents From the Editor ChemicalProcessing.com Field Notes In Process Energy Saver Compliance Advisor Biofeedstocks See Real Growth Become a Cyber-Security Pacesetter Go Beyond Condition Monitoring Disposable Equipment Earns Lasting Role Improve Control Loop Performance Ethanol Plant Boosts Output and Saves Energy Process Puzzler Plant InSites Equipment & Services Ad Lits Product Spotlight/Classifieds Ad Index End Point

Chemical Processing - October 2007

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