FactoryTalk Policy Manager

FactoryTalk Policy Manager

divides the system security policy into different component areas of control. Use these components areas to design policy models that control the permissions and usage of devices within the system.

Zones

Groups of devices.

Devices

Computers, controllers, modules, HMI panels, CIP Proxy devices,

OPC UA

clients,

OPC UA

servers, and drives.

Conduits

Communication routes between components.

FactoryTalk Policy Manager

enables you to use

ODVA™

CIP Security™

and

OPC UA

standards to design the security policy model for your system.

FactoryTalk Policy Manager

depends on

FactoryTalk System Services

for certificate services, policy deployment, and authentication. See FactoryTalk System Services.