Automation System Generic Security Key Manager

摘要

The security research interest in industrial automation domain has gained importance due to the increased severity of cyber threats towards existing and future industrial systems. Secure communication between the devices is vital for creating a secure environment in the industrial plant. The keys used for secure communication must be protected against unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration or loss. In addition to that, industrial automation deployment has unique and strict demands on Quality Of Service (QOS). Conventional security architectures may not meet these requirements without substantial addition of cost and complexity. From a system level perspective, a flexible, easy to integrate and scalable key management architecture is essential for successful security deployment. This paper addresses interoperability and ease of integration using a centralized generic key management infrastructure designed for industrial automation systems.