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Purdue model OT-IT architecture integrating five automation levels (L0–L4) with segregated security zones for thermal power generation, electrical distribution, utilities, and building automation. Data flows from field sensors and PLCs through local supervision (L2) and OT engineering (L3) layers, with enterprise IT (L4) connectivity via firewalls and VPN peers to external partners including INNIO, RABA, and DunaIS. This defense-in-depth design isolates critical control systems from corporate networks while enabling remote monitoring through Vision SCADA, Honeywell HMI, and historian databases. Fork and customize this diagram to model your own industrial facility's OT-IT segmentation, firewall rules, and data historian placement. The architecture demonstrates best practices for critical infrastructure protection, including air-gapped L0–L1 zones, DMZ-style L3 supervision networks, and managed external access through S2S VPN and external firewalls.

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How should I design a multi-level OT-IT network architecture for an industrial facility with SCADA, PLCs, and remote access?

This Purdue model diagram shows five automation levels (L0–L4) with segregated security zones: field sensors and PLCs (L0–L1), local HMI supervision (L2), OT engineering and data historian (L3), and enterprise IT (L4). External partners connect via firewalls and S2S VPN peers, while internal firewalls isolate critical control systems from corporate networks.

RESZ Purdue OT-IT Architektura

AutoadvancedOT-IT architecturePurdue modelindustrial control systemsSCADAnetwork segmentationcritical infrastructure
Domain: Ot It ArchitectureAudience: Industrial control systems architects and OT-IT integration engineers managing multi-level operational technology networ
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August 17, 2026

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August 17, 2026 at 10:28 AM

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