User authentication and authorization

Typically, ICS software is comprised of a large number of systems, each accessed by a variety of users including engineers, operators and managers. The level of access that each type of user requires is different. So, it is necessary to manage user authentication and authorization to secure the system.

The following topics are covered in this section:

• Secure systems through authentication and authorization

• Manage users and groups through Windows

• Manage users and groups through ICS software

Related topics

• Secure the network

• Secure the host network

• Contingency Planning