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SCADA

Also known as: Supervisory control and data acquisition

SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) is a system that collects data from remote field devices and lets operators supervise and control geographically distributed processes.

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SCADA systems are typical for utilities, pipelines, water networks and power grids. Central servers poll remote terminal units (RTUs) and PLCs over protocols such as DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104 or Modbus, and present the data on operator screens (HMIs). Because SCADA connects many remote sites, its communication links and remote-access paths are important monitoring points for an OT SOC.

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