Passive Scanning in Modbus Networks
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This paper describes the design and implementation of a passive scanner for Modbus networks. The tool integrates packet parsing and passive scanning functionality to interpret Modbus transactions and provide accurate network representations. In particular, the scanner monitors Modbus messages to maintain and update state table entries associated with field devices. Entries in the state tables record important information including function codes, transaction state, memory access and memory contents. The performance and reporting capabilities of the passive scanner make it an attractive network troubleshooting and security tool for process control environments.
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