Windows Active Directory

It is recommended to use Windows Active Directory exclusively for user account management and access to network resources. Power SCADA Anywhere users should only be managed using Windows Active Directory.

Power Operation supports Windows Active Directory integration, including enforcement of minimal password complexity, password expiration, role based access control, and other password management strategies.

For cybersecurity purposes, we recommend that you use Windows Active Directory with a strong password policy.

If you don't use Windows Active Directory:

• Unintentional access could occur. For example, assumed inactive accounts could actually be active.

• The ability to configure some settings may not be available, e.g., automated password complexity and expiry.

There are eight levels of user privileges (HMI user partitioning) and HMI user event monitoring (login/logout, shut down, control).

Power Operation components, including Servers, Client Access, and View-only Clients, support both user management that uses Windows Active Directory groups and local users.

NOTE: Power SCADA Anywhere must be installed on a machine that is part of a Windows domain.