ASE2000 V2 Communication Test Set User Manual 169
26.5. DNP3 – Secure Authentication Setup
26.5.1. DNP3 – Enabling Secure Authentication
Secure Authentication is activated by checking the Enable Secure Authentication checkbox
from the Secure Auth. sub-tab menu as shown in the prior section.
When Enable Secure Authentication is checked, tasks are processed according to general
DNP3 Secure Authentication rules and other options selected from this menu.
It is highly recommended that users be familiar with DNP3 Secure Authentication speciîš¿cations.
26.5.2. DNP3 – ASE2000 Protection
Secure Authentication processing includes solicitation and storage of an Update Key or Keys,
required for protecting communication messages.
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In keeping with standard security procedures, Update Keys are encrypted when stored
on disk.
Ultimately, the ASE2000 relies on the Windows logon mechanisms for the protection of the
Update Keys storage. That is, if someone has access to your Windows account, then they will
have access to any Update Keys you have stored in your account.
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