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Firewall Needed Between AT and IT?
Robert Angelloz, a Control Global reader, submitted the following question to our ‘Ask the Experts’ column:
"We are having an internal argument as to who loads the DeltaV machines when it comes to the Windows software. Should we allow the ‘Business IT’ group to do it, or is this the ‘Controls’ group’s responsibility? Are there any regulations about this?"
This question asks about the domains of information technology (IT) and automation technology (AT), and if a "firewall" is needed between them.
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Aug. 22, 2011
