Deep Dive: Protocol Intelligence
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Execution: To enforce Conduits (Step 03), you must map the “Language” of the assets to technical ports. This module provides the configuration data needed for firewall Access Control Lists (ACLs) as required by UR E26 §4.2.
1. Intelligence: Gateway Logic
Bridging the Serial Gap
Most maritime assets (Engines, GPS, AIS) use serial RS-422/485. When using Serial-to-IP Gateways, they become network-visible. Ensure your Conduit (Firewall) only allows the specific IP and Port of the gateway.
ALLOW TCP [Bridge_Workstation] [NMEA_Gateway_IP] PORT [Protocol_Port]
2. Port & Service Mapping for Firewalls
To enforce Conduits (Step 03), you must map the “Language” of the assets to technical ports. This data is the foundation for your firewall Access Control Lists (ACLs).
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