+Intelligent Electronic Device (IED)

Intelligent Electronic Device (IED)

An Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) is a type of specialized field device that is designed to perform specific operational functions, frequently for protection, monitoring, or control within the electric sector. IEDs are typically used to both acquire telemetry and execute tailored control algorithms/actions based on customizable parameters/settings. An IED is usually implemented as a dedicated embedded device and supports various network automation protocols to communicate with RTUs and Control Servers.

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Linked Issues

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Linktype Issue
is related to Assets
is related to Adversary-in-the-Middle
is related to Remote System Discovery
is related to Brute Force I/O
is related to Rootkit
is related to Execution through API
is related to Standard Application Layer Protocol
is related to Device Restart/Shutdown
is related to Exploitation for Privilege Escalation
is related to Default Credentials
is related to Ethernet
is related to Service Stop
is related to Serial COM
is related to Exploitation for Evasion
is related to Network Sniffing
is related to Remote System Information Discovery
is related to Monitor Process State
is related to Block Operational Technology Message
is related to Modify Parameter
is related to Multicast Discovery
is related to Exploitation of Remote Services
is related to Alarm Suppression
is related to Broadcast Discovery
is related to Hooking
is related to Insecure Credentials
is related to Port Scan
is related to Indicator Removal on Host
is related to Modify Alarm Settings
is related to Commonly Used Port
is related to Rogue Master
is related to System Firmware
is related to Reporting Message
is related to Native API
is related to Command Message
is related to Valid Accounts
is related to Denial of Service
is related to Wi-Fi
is related to Unauthorized Message
is related to Network Connection Enumeration
is related to Command Message
is related to Reporting Message
is related to Activate Firmware Update Mode
is related to Change Credential
is related to Block Communications
is related to Replication Through Removable Media
is related to Point & Tag Identification
is related to Supply Chain Compromise
is related to Connection Proxy
is related to Data Destruction
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