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intermediate system

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A Cyber Asset or collection of Cyber Assets performing access control to restrict Interactive Remote Access to only authorized users. The Intermediate System must not be located inside the Electronic Security Perimeter.

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NERC CIP-005-5 (Electronic Security Perimeters) v51 senseview framework →
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A Cyber Asset or collection of Cyber Assets performing access control to restrict Interactive Remote Access to only authorized users. The Intermediate System must not be located inside the Electronic Security Perimeter.