Automation Little Black Box

• A secure Little Black Box (LBB) controls automation

• Secured through multiple means

• • Filtering and access controls
  • No access from unprotected networks
  • Limited functionality and low profile
  • No services beyond limited connections for authorized users

• Securely stores keys for all remote activities

• May incorporate a finite state machine to manage multiple keys and processing steps and confirmations

• A small system can manage hundreds of servers