Schneider Electric strengthens OT security with SCADAPack RTU upgrade
(UI) — Schneider Electric has introduced new cybersecurity features for its SCADAPack 470i and 474i remote terminal units (RTUs), aiming to enhance operational technology (OT) security for critical infrastructure.
Cyber threats targeting water systems and oil and gas pipelines continue to rise, making secure RTU access essential. The SCADAPack 470i and 474i allow customers to manage remote operations using standard IT tools, such as Active Directory™, improving security while simplifying access control.
The updated SCADAPack models integrate a rugged RTU platform with Linux flexibility, enabling users to host edge services, protocols, and applications on a single device. Role-based access control (RBAC) features help ensure compliance with cyber regulations, while built-in security tools—including an IP firewall, NAT, and DNP3 secure authentication—offer additional protection.
“We can see the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure like water and wastewater systems and energy pipelines to cyberattacks,” said James Redmond, Schneider Electric’s global offer manager for SCADAPack. “That’s why enhancing OT with standard security features from the IT world is imperative. For a negligible cost, enabling RBAC on smart RTUs helps protect this critical infrastructure by enabling continuous safe and profitable operations.”
Schneider Electric says the SCADAPack 470i and 474i are the first RTUs with RBAC functionality. The devices consolidate security and operational capabilities into a single platform, reducing costs associated with design, installation, maintenance, and edge security.
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