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SCADA History The use of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and process control systems became popular in the 1960s as a need arose to more efficiently monitor and control the state of remote equipment. SCADA and process control systems had numerous applications including industrial and utility automation. Many early SCADA systems used mainframe [...]

Sandia is proving security leadership in national and international SCADA standards initiatives. Sandia is also partnering with industry to address technology needs for SCADA security.For more information, visit: Standards and Initiatives Industry Outreach and Partnerships Industry Outreach Workshop 2008 How can Sandia help you? email us: scada@sandia.gov

Through early investment and vision, Sandia established a SCADA program and an associated SCADA Testbed. This program has grown into a joint laboratory effort with Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) sponsored by the DOE Office of Energy Assurance to form the National SCADA Test Bed (NSTB). In addition to the multi-disciplinary research and [...]

Sandia’s SCADA testbed complex provides a unique capability for finding solutions to today’s SCADA security problems and developing next generation infrastructure control systems. These capabilities have been recognized by DOE and as such, Sandia has been asked to co-lead the National SCADA Testbed. For more information about Sandia’s Testbeds, visit: The Center for SCADA Security [...]

Since 1999, Sandia has conducted numerous assessments of SCADA and process control systems in hydroelectric dams; water treatment systems; electric power transmission, distribution, and generation; petroleum storage and refineries; and transportation systems. For more information about Sandia’s Vulnerability Assessments, visit:  Assessment Program Training Courses How can Sandia help you? email us: scada@sandia.gov