Virtual Private Network (VPN) is een begrip binnen de industriële digitalisering en extra industrie & security topics.
Definitie
Virtual Private Network (VPN) is een beveiligde netwerkverbinding die een private tunnel creëert over een publiek netwerk zoals het internet. Het gebruikt encryptie en authentication om vertrouwelijke communicatie mogelijk te maken tussen remote locations, users en industrial systems, waarbij cybersecurity en data privacy worden gewaarborgd.
Kenmerken
- Encrypted tunneling: Secure data transmission via encrypted communication channels
- Authentication: Strong user en device identity verification
- Access control: Granular permissions voor network resources en systems
- Multi-protocol support: IPSec, SSL/TLS, L2TP tunneling protocols
- Site-to-site connectivity: Secure connection tussen multiple facilities
- Remote access: Secure connection voor remote workers en mobile devices
- Traffic isolation: Logical separation van VPN traffic from public networks
- High availability: Redundant connections voor continuous operation
- Scalability: Support voor growing user base en increasing traffic
Toepassing
Industrial remote access:
- MES access: Secure remote connection to production systems
- CMMS connectivity: Remote maintenance system access
- Data historian: Secure access to time-series production data
- HMI remote control: Operator interface access from remote locations
Multi-site connectivity:
- Plant-to-plant: Secure inter-facility communication for multi-location manufacturers
- Headquarters integration: ERP system access from production facilities
- Supply chain: Secure data exchange met suppliers en customers
- Cloud integration: Secure connection tussen on-premises systems en cloud services
Mobile workforce:
- Field service: Maintenance technicians accessing work orders en technical documentation
- Sales teams: Secure access to CRM en product configuration tools
- Quality inspectors: Remote access to quality management systems
- Remote engineers: Design file access en CAD system connectivity
Vendor en partner access:
- Equipment suppliers: Secure access voor remote diagnostics
- System integrators: Temporary access voor system commissioning en support
- Consultants: Project-based secure access to client systems
- Regulatory auditors: Controlled access to compliance documentation
OT security applications:
- SCADA systems: Secure remote monitoring en control of industrial processes
- Safety systems: Protected access to emergency shutdown en safety controls
- Energy management: Secure building automation en utility monitoring
- Environmental monitoring: Remote access to air quality en emissions data
Gerelateerde begrippen
Verwante termen:
- Cybersecurity - Security framework including VPN as access control mechanism
- OT security - Industrial security domain requiring secure remote access
- Industrial firewalls - Perimeter security working with VPN gateways
- Network segmentation - Architecture supported by VPN connectivity
Verwante concepten:
- Zero trust - Security model enhanced by VPN access controls
- Identity management - User authentication systems integrated with VPN
- Network monitoring - Traffic analysis including VPN connection monitoring
- Incident response - Security procedures involving VPN access management
Bronnen
- Cisco AnyConnect - Enterprise VPN client en infrastructure solutions
- Palo Alto GlobalProtect - Next-generation VPN with advanced threat protection
- Fortinet FortiClient - Integrated endpoint security with VPN capabilities
- OpenVPN - Open source VPN solution for industrial applications
- SonicWall NetExtender - SSL VPN for secure remote access
- Check Point Mobile Access - VPN solution for mobile workforce
- Juniper Pulse Secure - Enterprise VPN platform voor industrial environments
← Terug naar Extra industrie & security topics kaart