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Secure Wireless Infrastructure Greg Burns Invensys Process Systems Collaborating to Advance Control System Security

Secure Wireless Infrastructure Wireless Technologies Applications Case Studies Concerns Discussion 2

The Promise of Wireless Technology More measurement at lower cost Eliminating wires means significant cost savings More mobile workforce New applications drive bottom line improvements New measurements address mandated requirements Wireless is key enabler for enterprise-wide solutions 3

4 RF: One size does NOT fit all.

What Does Wireless Mean? WiFi Examples: Examples: Mobile Mobile Operator Operator Terminals; Terminals; data data logging; logging; security; security; maintenance; maintenance; IT IT WiMax Examples: Examples: Long Long distance distance broadband broadband backhaul; backhaul; high high bandwidth bandwidth (video) (video) applications applications WSN Examples: Examples: Condition Condition monitoring; monitoring; wireless wireless instruments instruments RFID Examples: Examples: Asset Asset tracking; tracking; safety safety and and security; security; location location 5

6 802.11 Standards

7 802.16 Standards

WSN 802.15.4 / ZIGBEE Various Topologies Star Ring Bus Full Connected Mesh TSMP Each node can route Gateway to Plant 8

RFID (RTLS) Passive No internal PS Active - Power provides: Longer Range (300 meters) Actively Store Info (SAT Tags) Real Time Location Services 9

Technology Brief IEEE 802.16 (WiMax) LOS and NLOS applications Range up to 50KM LOS, 5KM NLOS Data Rate up to 70 Mbps Frequency range 2-11GHz Deployment in ISM bands at 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5.725-5.875 GHz Other frequencies typically require licensing IEEE 802.11 (WiFi) NLOS Range typically 100M Data Rate up to 54Mbps (802.11g) Frequency range ISM 2.4 GHz (802.11g) and 5 GHz (802.11a) IEEE 802.15.4 NLOS Range typically 50M Very low data rate Frequency range ISM 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz Low Power Range Data Rate Cost Range Data Rate Cost Power Power 10 Range Data Rate Cost Power

Wireless Range Vs. Power Increase in Range WAN LAN PAN Increase in Power 802.15 802.11 802.16 11

Typical LOS Design WiMax LOS links using directional antennas AU Remote Site #2 AU AU Remote Site #1 Main Facility 12 Antenna Height

LOS Example 21 KM 19 KM 27 KM 7 KM 4 KM 13

Typical NLOS Design 802.16 WiMax bubble WiMax High Bandwidth (WiMax) WiMax AP AP 802.11 WiFi Hotspot 802.11 WiFi Hotspot AP 802.11 WiFi Hotspot Mobile Operator Terminals VoWLAN Asset Tracking Geofencing/ Perimeter Sec. Safety and Regulatory Compliance Video Surveillance 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network Gateway Gateway Tank Level Condition Monitoring 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network Temp Pressure 14

NLOS Example WIMAX Mobile Security Cameras WIMAX Acces Units Antenna Mobile Mobile Security Operators Cameras Connection to Process & IT Network RFID WiFi Mesh Acces Point Mobile Operators Acces Point Cond. Mon. Sensor Cloud 15

AP WiMax AP Gateway Gateway WiMax AP AP WiMax AP Gateway Gateway WiMax AP AP WiMax AP Gateway Gateway WiMax AP AP WiMax AP Gateway Gateway WiMax AP AP WiMax AP Gateway Gateway WiMax AP AP WiMax AP Gateway Gateway WiMax AP Integrated LOS & NLOS Applications 21 KM 802.11 WiFi Hotspot 802.11 WiFi Hotspot VoWLAN Mobile Operator Asset Geofencing/ Terminals Tracking Perimeter Sec. 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network 802.11 WiFi Hotspot Video Safety and Surveillance Regulatory Compliance Tank Level Condition Monitoring 802.15.4 Wireless Temp Pressure Sensor Network 802.11 WiFi Hotspot 802.11 WiFi Hotspot VoWLAN Mobile Operator Asset Geofencing/ Terminals Tracking Perimeter Sec. 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network 802.11 WiFi Hotspot Video Safety and Surveillance Regulatory Compliance Tank Level Condition Monitoring 802.15.4 Wireless Temp Pressure Sensor Network 19 KM 27 KM 802.11 WiFi Hotspot 802.11 WiFi Hotspot VoWLAN Mobile Operator Asset Geofencing/ Terminals Tracking Perimeter Sec. 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network Tank Level Condition Monitoring 802.11 WiFi Hotspot Video Safety and Surveillance Regulatory Compliance 802.15.4 Wireless Temp Pressure Sensor Network 7 KM 802.11 WiFi Hotspot 802.11 WiFi Hotspot VoWLAN Mobile Operator Asset Geofencing/ Terminals Tracking Perimeter Sec. 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network Tank Level Condition Monitoring 802.11 WiFi Hotspot Video Safety and Surveillance Regulatory Compliance 802.15.4 Wireless Temp Pressure Sensor Network 4 KM 802.11 WiFi Hotspot 802.11 WiFi Hotspot VoWLAN Mobile Operator Asset Geofencing/ Terminals Tracking Perimeter Sec. 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network Tank Level Condition Monitoring 802.11 WiFi Hotspot Video Safety and Surveillance Regulatory Compliance 802.15.4 Wireless Temp Pressure Sensor Network 802.11 WiFi Hotspot 802.11 WiFi Hotspot VoWLAN Mobile Operator Asset Geofencing/ Terminals Tracking Perimeter Sec. 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network 802.11 WiFi Hotspot Video Safety and Surveillance Regulatory Compliance 16 Tank Level Condition Monitoring 802.15.4 Wireless Temp Pressure Sensor Network

Wireless Technologies WiMax LOS link backhaul or Point to Point Up to 50KM, depending on bandwidth and environmental conditions WiMax NLOS bubble can surround entire plant Approx. 5KM Radius WiFi hotspots give mobility to workers Live Video, VoIP, Realtime Tracking, Remote Access to data/hmi etc. These integrated technologies allow for: Reduced personnel / less transport Faster response / intervention More mobility / better communications Superior remote capabilities Safer working environment 17

Wireless Sample Configuration: Overview Remote Site 90 Antenna IEEE 802.16 WiMax (5.7 GHz) 802.16 Subscriber Unit Access CAMERA 802.16 Access Unit IONoSphere VOCERA VoIP Wired Client SWITCH SWITCH Field 802.15.4 Sensor Gateway Plant Floor 802.11a 5.7 GHz IEEE 802.11a WiFi (5.7 GHz) 802.11a 5.7 GHz 802.11 Access Point 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 Sensor 802.15.4 Sensor IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network (900 MHz) 802.15.4 Sensor 802.11 Access Point 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz 802.11 Access Point IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) 802.11a 5.7 GHz 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) VoIP VoIP 802.15.4 Sensor VoIP Wireless Tablet Wireless Tablet 18

Wireless Sample Configuration: Video Over IP Remote Site 90 Antenna IEEE 802.16 WiMax (5.7 GHz) 802.16 Subscriber Unit Access CAMERA 802.16 Access Unit IONoSphere VoIP Server Wired Client SWITCH SWITCH Field 802.15.4 Sensor Gateway Plant Floor 802.11a 5.7 GHz IEEE 802.11a WiFi (5.7 GHz) 802.11a 5.7 GHz 802.11 Access Point 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 Sensor 802.15.4 Sensor IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network (900 MHz) 802.15.4 Sensor 802.11 Access Point 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz 802.11 Access Point IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) 802.11a 5.7 GHz 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) VoIP VoIP 802.15.4 Sensor VoIP Wireless Tablet Wireless Tablet 19

Wireless Sample Configuration: Voice Over IP (VOIP) Remote Site 90 Antenna IEEE 802.16 WiMax (5.7 GHz) 802.16 Subscriber Unit Access CAMERA 802.16 Access Unit IONoSphere VoIP Server Wired Client SWITCH SWITCH Field 802.15.4 Sensor Gateway Plant Floor 802.11a 5.7 GHz IEEE 802.11a WiFi (5.7 GHz) 802.11a 5.7 GHz 802.11 Access Point 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 Sensor 802.15.4 Sensor IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network (900 MHz) 802.15.4 Sensor 802.11 Access Point 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz 802.11 Access Point IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) 802.11a 5.7 GHz 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) VoIP VoIP 802.15.4 Sensor VoIP Wireless Tablet Wireless Tablet 20

Wireless Sample Configuration: WSN Monitor Remote Site 90 Antenna IEEE 802.16 WiMax (5.7 GHz) 802.16 Subscriber Unit Access CAMERA 802.16 Access Unit IONoSphere VoIP Server Wired Client SWITCH SWITCH Field 802.15.4 Sensor Gateway Plant Floor 802.11a 5.7 GHz IEEE 802.11a WiFi (5.7 GHz) 802.11a 5.7 GHz 802.11 Access Point 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 Sensor 802.15.4 Sensor IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network (900 MHz) 802.15.4 Sensor 802.11 Access Point 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz 802.11 Access Point IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) 802.11a 5.7 GHz 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) VoIP VoIP 802.15.4 Sensor VoIP Wireless Tablet Wireless Tablet 21

Wireless Sample Configuration: Multiple Applications Single Infrastructure Remote Site 90 Antenna IEEE 802.16 WiMax (5.7 GHz) 802.16 Subscriber Unit Access CAMERA 802.16 Access Unit IONoSphere VOCERA VoIP Wired Client SWITCH SWITCH Field 802.15.4 Sensor Gateway Plant Floor 802.11a 5.7 GHz IEEE 802.11a WiFi (5.7 GHz) 802.11a 5.7 GHz 802.11 Access Point 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 Sensor 802.15.4 Sensor IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Network (900 MHz) 802.15.4 Sensor 802.11 Access Point 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz 802.11 Access Point IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) 802.11a 5.7 GHz 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi Hotspot (2.4 GHz) VoIP VoIP 802.15.4 Sensor VoIP Wireless Tablet Wireless Tablet 22

Enables Integrated Solutions Throughout Industrial Environment Effective asset tracking Inexpensive condition monitoring & predictive maintenance management Greater process measurement & optimization OSHA-mandated safety, security & employee location Low-cost wireless VoIP voice communications & video Highly secure wireless access for laptops/handhelds More plant security perimeter/access 23

Example Application Energy Management Application: Temperature profile on steam pipe to reduce condensation and consequential damages of millions of dollars 1 Answer: Logistically nearly unfeasible if wired based. Wireless led to significant time and cost savings

Example Application Perimeter Security Application: Perimeter security application with WMD detection, video, and other sensors. Answer: Wireless network connectivity which is the only practical solution due to terrain and cost. Meeting regulatory compliance 2 Sensors and Video integrated into WiMax for remote access

Example Application Safety Shower Notification Application: OSHA recomendations for activation notification Answer: Over 1000 showers need simple activation sensors back to Emergency Services 3 WiMax backhaul allows integration of Sensors at any location

Multiple Applications Crossing Multiple Business Units Sharing a Common Infrastructure Benefits: Once significant application can build the hi-way for future applications and technologies 4 Scalable, Secure Common Infrastructure. Add Apps at any location

Wireless Communications Replace Legacy PA and Radios Implement a Wireless PPT an PA system 5

Example: VoIP, Video, Asset Tracking, Mobile Workers,Remote I/O A Uranium mine in Northern Canada 6 Multiple Applications all supported by the Reuse of the same wireless infrastructure!

Potential Enterprise Applications Personnel tracking/locating Safety event monitoring & management Plant security & extended visibility (video) Material & product tracking Rolling stock tracking Field operator efficiency Field maintenance efficiency Access control & intrusion detection Leak detection Hand-held HMI Incremental process/equipment measures Process management Mobile asset management Evacuation management A virtually unlimited range of high-value applications 7

Wireless Solutions Available Today Wireless IT Security Manage all of your existing and future wireless communications with world class continuously current security and systems management The Mobile Operator Interface to any Control system application or enterprise application with an industrial wireless tablet PC Wireless Communications VoIP Communicate via wireless voice over IP with industrial quality hands free devices and a configurable interface into existing paging and phone systems Field Data Logging Improve reliability with wireless workflow technology automate maintenance procedures and data logging. Asset Performance Optimization Provide new insight into the condition of a machine in real time with advanced assessment tools to determine the probability of failure as well as the identification of affected machine parts Plant Security Video and Sensors Add Video and sensors to improve plant and process security. Streaming video on the process or perimeter coupled with intrusion sensors help meet new mandated security requirements 8

A Site Assessment Study- A Team Approach A strategic review with representatives from various functional units to ascertain current, near-term and future needs Working with the facility/corporate IT department to address connectivity and security needs and requirements An RF site survey to ascertain the current wireless activity at the facility & RF signal measurements & coverage Low Impact Highly Coordinated Non-Disruptive Comprehensive Report (Inc. Strategic Alternatives & Recommended Action Plan) 9

SAS: Typical Report An An Applications/Need Assessment Recommendations for for deployment locations of of various types types of of wireless RF RF Measurements and and Coverage maps maps 10

Many solutions now become viable for the Industrial Environment Voice Communications Employee Location Process Alarms Enterprise Applications Field Data Logging Industrial Video Condition Monitoring Asset Management Process Measurements 11

Wireless at a typical Plant Control Bus Process Control Domain Wireless Gateway WiFi RFID Wireless Gateway VOIP RFID RFID RFID Wireless Gateway RFID Control Bus Mobile Field WiFi 12

This is NOT simply WiFi for Mobile Operators It s A Facility-Wide Secure Infrastructure 13 Scalable, Secure Common Infrastructure. Add Apps ACROSS the plant

What s Important in a Process Control Environment Safety Data Integrity Real-time Data Availability Production Uptime Regulatory Drivers 14

The Modern Control System Storage Reporting INTERNET INTERNET Database Wireless Web Server Remote Access Historian HMI Client CORPORATE CORPORATE NETWORK NETWORK Plant Network Workstation Workstation Workstation Workstation Workstation Workstation Control Networks Workstation Workstation Workstation Workstation Workstation Workstation Workstation Workstation Control Control I/O I/O Control Control I/O I/O Control Control I/O I/O Control Control I/O I/O WSN Control Control I/O I/O Control Control I/O I/O Control Control I/O I/O 15

Basic Areas of Protection Virus / Worm Protection Intrusion Detection / Prevention Firewall & DMZ Implementation / Configuration Remote Access / VPNs Physical Access Security Security Updates / Patches Security Policies 16

A Layered Defense Internet Internet Zone Perimeter Firewall Data Center Zone Intrusion Intrusion Prevention Prevention Network Network Monitoring Monitoring Server Server Monitoring Monitoring Service Service Level Level Management Management Content Content Filtering Filtering Web Web Usage Usage Reporting Reporting User User Management Management Anti-Virus Anti-Virus Wireless Wireless Security Security Server Server Management Management Remote Remote Access Access Anti-SPAM Anti-SPAM Internet Firewall Plant Network Zone Control Network Firewall PC PC Workstation Workstation File File & Print Print Services Services Wireless Wireless Controls Network Zone Intrusion Intrusion Prevention Prevention Anti-Virus Anti-Virus Application Application Workstation Workstation Control Control Station Station Control Control Node Node Bus Bus Interface Interface Interface Interface PC PC Portal Portal Field I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O Multiple Zone Network PLC PLC I/O I/O I/O I/O 17

Wireless ROI Survey 89% of the companies experienced a successful implementation. 92% of respondents interviewed believe there is a definite economic and business benefit after installation. 92% of respondents reported that they will continue to deploy wireless technology. Payback was less than one year, across all industries surveyed. (education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, financial) 1

Wireless ROI Factors include: Cable vs AP s Trenching $$$ Cable Pulls - Surveillance Duplication of effort Data Logging Availability of assets RFID/RTLS Coverage mobility Backhaul circuit costs Mesh technology 2

The Root Cause Barrier to Acceptance Enterprise / IT Network Application Data E Net Control Network Any Control System ALL HAVE DIFFERENT SECURITY AND FUNCTIONALITY Security Cfg. Security Mgmt. Configuration AP Deployment System Mgmt Net Optimization AP AP AP 3 Mesh Sensor Networks Process Sensors AP AP AP AP Operator Interface Every vendor has their own security and management model This is impossible to manage for SECURITY VoIP Video Asset Tracking RFID Condition Monitoring Safety Field Data Logging

The Reality of Wireless Technology Difficult, variable security environment Incomplete & conflicting standards, frequencies, protocols Haphazard growth & inconsistent quality of point solutions Not industrial quality Poor migration path for investment preservation Inconsistent support within IT organizations Cost of operation uncertainties Network management challenges 4

Some Concerns for Plant Owners Reliability Licensing from Government Range Security Bandwidth Management Site Assessment and Consulting 5

Some Concerns for Plant Owners: Reliability Reliability A WiMax solution is designed to give a minimum bandwidth, at a certain distance considering the geographical layout and environmental conditions. The equipment, modulation techniques and error correction are selected based on this model. 6

Some Concerns for Plant Owners: Licensing from Government Licensing from Government If using the ISM bands at 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5.725-5.875 GHz, no. For all other frequencies, a license is required. 7

Some Concerns for Plant Owners:Range Range The maximum distance is 50KM, but factors that will limit this distance are environmental, geographical, required reliability, required bandwidth and the frequency used. 8

Some Concerns for Plant Owners: Security Security WiMax uses a combination of X.509 encryption for session establishment and 56-bit DES encryption for the transmission. 9

Some Concerns for Plant Owners: Bandwidth Bandwidth The maximum is typically around 54Mb/s. The minimum is typically a factor of the model for designing the WiMax implementation. Typically the minimum bandwidth required is determined, and the worst case considered to keep actual bandwidth at or above the minimum. The frequency and channel bandwidth will also affect this. 10

Some Concerns for Plant Owners:Management Management The Network Management server provides a common interface for the management of all wireless devices. It can be used to manage the entire wireless infrastructure, which typically is a combination of several wireless technologies and vendors. 11

Some Concerns for Plant Owners: Site Assessment and Consulting RF Spectrum and neighbors in same space 12