SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition): A system used to monitor and control industrial processes and infrastructure, such as power plants, water treatment facilities, and transportation networks. It is used to automate and remotely manage complex systems and processes. Examples include a SCADA system for monitoring and controlling a power grid, a SCADA system for managing a water treatment plant, and a SCADA system for coordinating traffic signals in a city.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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