The
Facility Explorer system uses
industry-standard system security and encoding protocols to protect against
unauthorized access to data and control systems. The system includes the following security features:
- Obscures user names and passwords.
- Enforces strong passwords.
- Provides an optional capability of sending its configured audit log entries and alarm notifications to an external, industry-standard Syslog server, conforming to Internet published RFC 3164.
- Provides dormant account settings for users and reports. Dormant User Account Reports are available in SMP. Dormant user account events are also included in the Audit Viewer and the Event Viewer.
- HTTPS with TLS 1.2 between components, including the System Configuration Tool (SCT) and supervisory controller. This enhancement ensures the highest level of security to protect your building automation system from unauthorized users and computer hackers.
- Certified FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliance. FIPS 140-2 is a U.S. government cybersecurity standard used to approve cryptographic modules and algorithms used for encryption. Assures end customers that Facility Explorer uses strong cybersecurity techniques to prevent unauthorized access to systems and data.