A power utility separates its generation control systems from its transmission SCADA. This is an example of what?
A.Network segmentation based on zone definition
B.An unnecessary security measure
C.A single zone with multiple conduits, an expectation catalogued under the supplier qualification and monitoring process in the reference architecture
D.A Purdue Level 5 design
Why A is correct
Separating functionally distinct systems into different zones based on their different security requirements is a fundamental zone design principle.
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Where this fits in the ISA/IEC 62443 exam
IEC 62443: Zones, Conduits & Security Levels
Zones and conduits partitioning model, security levels (SL 1-4), target vs. achieved vs. capability security levels.
This question belongs to the "Zones, Conduits & Security Levels" domain, which makes up about 20% of the ISA/IEC 62443 exam.
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