摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus and methods for intrusion protection in a safety instrumented process control systems. SOLUTION: An exemplified method for protecting a safety instrumented system comprises receiving legitimate information from a component part of the process control system, when the legitimate information is intended for delivery to the safety instrumented system; identifying whether a signature at least substantially matches the legitimate information; and if it is identified that the signature at least substantially coincides with the legitimate information, then prevention of the legitimate information from being forwarded to the safety instrumented system. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT |