Re: [TSCM-L] {4711} AC power network security?
Scott Ehrlich wrote:
> Is anyone aware of a device/method to monitor TCP/IP network activity
> on a power line? People plug devices into the wall all the time.
> Question is, what known technology is there to watch if a device
> _might_ be sending out, or even receiving unwanted information via
> commercial power lines?
>
> People have network monitoring tools on Ethernet connections, but I
> think we mostly take power connections for granted - the power supply
> in the device should _only_ provide power. What if it does more?
> Next to opening the device and inspecting circuitry, what other
> options are there to keep an eye on power line activity?
>
> One _could_ say use a scope or other test equipment. But if you have
> multiple devices plugged in, or a computer lab or a building/facility
> to keep track of, then an appliance of some kind to help identify the
> Ethernet address as though you are performing passive network sniffing
> would be needed.
>
> Thanks for any insight.
>
> Scott
>
>
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