With ViPNet SIES (Security for Industrial and Embedded Solutions) the data packets sent from the SCADA system to the controller PLC, additionally provided with a signature. Thus, unauthorized persons can not send modified data packets to the PLC units. ViPNet SIES was developed for integration into automated control systems and machine-to-machine systems (M²M). The product consists of the following components: 1. Field level protection modules: ViPNet SIES Core and ViPNet SIES Pack cryptographic modules, which provide basic cryptographic operations to the end nodes of the control system. 2. Protective mechanisms for the upper level of the control system:

• Server software ViPNet SIES Server that performs high-performance basic cryptographic operations for SCADA and OPC servers, server-based data collections, monitoring systems and HMI panels.
• The ViPNet SIES HSM appliance, which ensures the storage of key information as well as high-performance basic cryptographic operations for SCADA and OPC servers, server-based data collections, monitoring systems and HMI panels.

3. Control system ViPNet SIES Management Center. Usage scenarios

• ViPNet SIES is intended for use in the following areas:
• Industrial control systems
• M2M systems
• IIOT
• Automated smart metering
• Building automation
• Control systems for transport and logistics
• Automated control systems for energy suppliers
• Electronic security and access control systems
• Location services
• Robotics
• Emergency Control Systems

Advantages:

• The integration of ViPNet SIES into industrial control systems ensures information security at the data level. The developers of the control system determine the extent of the data to be protected.
• The processing logic of the protected information and the response of the control system to the security incidents are also defined by the developer of the control system.
• Support for many demanding cybersecurity business scenarios that can be implemented in the industrial control system based on ViPNet SIES.
• The support of industrial interfaces enables the installation of ViPNet SIES in the control systems without changing the topology of the data streams.
• ViPNet SIES performs all tasks of primary initialization of cryptography, protection of key information and support of the corresponding infrastructure.