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3.1 Introduction:
SCADA software is the most important aspect which runs on the hardware. Earlier SCADA was
mostly hardware and less on software. Presently, SCADA is 85% software and 15 % hardware.
SCADA software can be divided into two types, proprietary or open.
The important SCADA protocols can be classified into the following
DNP (Distributed Network Protocol) 3
IEC (International Electro Technical Commission) 60870
3.2 ISO MODEL
The working these protocols are based on the ISO or open systems interconnection model (OSI) are
shown below.
The OSI Reference model has seven layers, the details of which are given below. The different layers
are categorized based on the functions they perform
No
Layer Name
Description
Application Layer
This layer provides the network services to the users application
1
programs, even though actual application programs do not reside in this
layer.
Presentation Layer The presentation layer primarily takes care of data representation,
2
including encryption.
Session Layer
The sessions layer performs the control of the communications or
3
sessions between the users takes place.
Transport Layer
The transport layer manages the communications between the two end
4
systems
Network Layer
The Network Layer is primarily responsible for the routing of messages
5
Data Link Layer
The data link layer is responsible for assembling and sending a frame of
6
data from one system to another
Physical Layer
The physical layer defines the electrical signals and mechanical
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connections at the physical level
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